Many-tooth Snake (Sibynophis geminatus) is a slender, agile colubrid snake found in parts of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It typically has a brown or olive body with darker crossbands or spots and a lighter underside. This species is known for its relatively large number of small teeth, which are used for gripping small prey such as lizards and frogs. It is diurnal (active during the day) and commonly inhabits forest floors, grasslands, and areas near streams.
Boie’s Many-tooth Snake
Sibynophis geminatus
🐍 Non-venomous
Description
Venomous?
No, this species is non-venomous and harmless to humans.
A Danger to Humans?
Not aggressive. It tends to flee when disturbed and poses no danger to humans.
Population Size
Stable
Life Span
-
WEIGHT
30.5 g
LENGTH
Average total length 550 mm, maximum around 800 mm
Ca
Carnivore
Di
Diurnal
Te
Terrestrial
Classification
KINGDOM
:
Animalia
PHYLUM
:
Chordata
CLASS
:
Reptilia
ORDER
:
Squamata
FAMILY
:
Colubridae
GENUS
:
Sibynophis
SPECIES
:
Sibynophis geminatus
Distribution
The Boie’s Many-tooth Snake live in forest areas and agricultural land, up to 1300 m above sea level.
Geography
Continents : Southeast Asia
Country : Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and Malaysia
Habits and Lifestyle
The Boie’s Many-tooth Snake is active by day. Forages on the ground for lizards and frogs, occurs in forest and open habitats in lowlands and hills, mostly close to water.
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Biome
Forest
Climate Zone
Tropical
Diet and Nutrition
The Boie’s Many-tooth Snake are carnivore, primarily feeds on skinks, but probably also takes amphibians and invertebrates.
Diet : Carnivora
Mating Habits
This snake reproduces oviparously, the female lays 1-3 eggs, with an egg size of about 27 times 9 mm.
Reproduction session : –
Incubation periods : –
Independent age : at birth
Baby name :
Baby carrying : 1- 3 eggs
Population
Population status : Least Concern (LC)
NE
DD
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Population threats
Deforestation is a current threat to this species locally, although is not considered significant at the level of population.
Population number
Boie’s Many-tooth Snake is listed as Least Concern because it has a wide geographic distribution and, even though deforestation is a known threat locally, it is not considered significant at the population level.
PHOTO GALLERY
Reference
- Iskandar, D., Jenkins, H., Das, I., Auliya, M., Inger, R.F. & Lilley, R. 2012. Sibynophis geminatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T184068A1747696
- Somaweera, R. 2017. A Naturalist’s Guide To The Reptiles and Amphibians of Bali. John Beaufoy Publishing, Oxford, England.
- McKay, J.L. 2006. Reptil and Amphibi di Bali. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida, USA.