Colubridae
White-collared Reed Snake
HarmlessPseudorabdion albonuchalis
The White-collared Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion albonuchalis) is a non-venomous snake in the Colubridae family, recorded in 1 country.
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- Colubridae
About the White-collared Reed Snake
Pseudorabdion albonuchalis is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to Borneo and occurs in Sabah and Sarawak (Malaysia), Kalimantan (Indonesia), and Brunei. It is also known as the white-collared reed snake.
Description
Pseudorabdion albonuchalis has a small, slender body and a pointed head. It is oviparous.
Habitat and conservation
Pseudorabdion albonuchalis occurs in lowland forest at elevations of 50–600 m (160–1,970 ft) above sea level. It is semi-fossorial and lives in leaf litter. It is potentially threatened by deforestation. However, it has a wide range and occurs in many protected areas, and is therefore not considered threatened overall.
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Frequently asked: White-collared Reed Snake
- Is the White-collared Reed Snake venomous?
- No. The White-collared Reed Snake (Pseudorabdion albonuchalis) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.
- Is the White-collared Reed Snake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The White-collared Reed Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the White-collared Reed Snake dangerous?
- The White-collared Reed Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the White-collared Reed Snake live?
- The White-collared Reed Snake has verified records in 1 country, including Malaysia. See the distribution section below for its full range.
Where it is found
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Common Collared SnakePseudorabdion collaris
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Zamboanga Burrowing SnakePseudorabdion ater
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Common WatersnakeNerodia sipedon
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Classification
How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.
- OrderThe broad group of scaled reptiles: all snakes and lizards
- Squamata
- FamilyA group of related snakes that share key traits
- Colubridae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Pseudorabdion
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Pseudorabdion albonuchalis
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.