Small-banded Kukri Snake
Oligodon fasciolatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon fasciolatus (Small-banded Kukri Snake)
About the Small-banded Kukri Snake
Oligodon fasciolatus, commonly known as the small-banded kukri snake or the fasciolated kukri snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Southeast Asia. This snake uniquely eviscerates live poisonous toads, Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Asian common toads), to avoid toxic white liquid the toad secretes. This snake also preys on the Kaloula pulchra (Banded bullfrog).
O. fasciolatus is found in southeastern Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The preferred natural habitat of O. fasciolatus is forest. O. fasciolatus may attain a total length of 115 cm (45 in). O. fasciolatus appears brownish-ground, tinged with yellow-olive, greyish-brown, or reddish-brown.
O. fasciolatus is oviparous. Günther ACLG (1864). The Reptiles of British India. London: The Ray Society. (Taylor and Francis, printers). xxvii + 452 pp. + Plates I-XXVI. (Simotes fasciolatus, new species, pp. 218–219 + Plate XX, figure B, two views of head).
See also Duttaphrynus melanostictus for: Bringsøe H, Suthanthangjai M, Suthanthangjai W, Nimnuan... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Small-banded Kukri Snake in Khao Yai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 4 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Small-banded Kukri Snake in Khao Yai National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Small-banded Kukri Snake sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Small-banded Kukri Snake in Khao Yai National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Small-banded Kukri Snake in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.