Mangrove Snake
(Boiga dendrophilia melanota)
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
Did you know?
Mangrove Snakes are also called Yellow-ringed Cat Snakes because of their large eyes with vertical slits like a cat.
See our Mangrove Snakes!
We have one Mangrove Snake at Ponderosa Zoo and his name is Bako. You can find him in the Reptile House.
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