Coelognathus erythrurus manillensis

(Jan, 1863)

Vernacular names

English : Reddish ratsnake
French : Serpent ratier rougeâtre

Classification

Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Colubridae
Notes : 3 other subspecies known.

Identification

Adults can grow to around 1.50 meters in length, rarely more. Snout is blunt and head quite elongated with big eyes. Faint dark markings on head sides. Coloration is brown to greyish-brown, turning to orangish-red on last third of body.

Range and habitat

This subspecies is endemic to Luzon (Philippines). Species found throughout Philippines and on Sulawesi. Occurrence in Borneo is doubtful. Lives in woodlands, open forests, suburban gardens.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a large range and can live in modified habitats, even near human settlements. It is sometimes persecuted but rarely caught for trade.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation