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Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Mystery Snake

ridout Jul 04, 2008 06:01 AM

Does anyone have any ideas? Found in a compost heap in Oxford, UK. Not native (it's none of the three we have- that was easy).

Any ideas?

Matt.

Replies (4)

ridout Jul 04, 2008 06:02 AM

try again with the image

Image

chrish Jul 04, 2008 11:29 AM

That looks like Dinodon rufozonatum. It is a species that is commonly imported from Asia.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

DMong Jul 04, 2008 01:00 PM

Chris' ID is correct ,.....and a healthy, colorful one too!

Their common name is Red Banded Wolfsnake,...they are semi-aquatic, and feed on frogs and fish.

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Ridout Jul 08, 2008 05:08 AM

Thank you both. It is now being cared for at Oxford University.

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