(Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake
Oligodon octolineatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon octolineatus ((Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake)
About the (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake
The eight-striped kukri snake, eight-lined kukri snake, or Grace's kukri snake (Oligodon octolineatus) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The species is gonochoric and reproduces sexually with oviparity. The species can be found in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia.
Species Oligodon octolineatus at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Bali Barat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
March has the highest sighting rate for (Eight-) Striped Kukri Snake in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.