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

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