Mangrove Snake

Mangrove Snakes are mildly venomous reptiles native to Southeast Asia.

FUN FACTS

Animal Class: Reptile.

Distribution: Indonesia, Singapore, Eastern Malaysia, and Southern Thailand.

Habitat: Forests.

Diet: Carnivorous. Eat a wide array of vertebrates.

Appearance: Black in colour with bright yellow bands extending across the back.

Size: Up to 2.5m long.

Lifespan: 10-15 years.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Data Deficient

Population Trend

Unknown

Threats

Habitat degradation

Population

Unknown

Mangrove Snakes are also called Yellow-ringed Cat Snakes because of their large eyes with vertical slits like a cat.

We have one Mangrove Snake at Ponderosa Zoo and his name is Bako. You can find him in the Reptile House.

Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk

Lakeside Restaurant – 01924 404604 / lakeside@ponderosa-lakeside.co.uk

Day Care – 01924 404154

Ponderosa Zoo, Off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN

Opening Hours 10am – 4pm on weekdays and 10am – 5pm on weekends.