Philippine House (Wolf) snake, Common Wolf (House) snake

Lycodon capucinus also known as Common Wolf Snake is a species of snake, which is found in:
Australia (Cook Islands), Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Laos, SE China, Hong Kong, India (Andaman Islands), Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Sumbawa, Sumba, Komodo, Flores, Lomblen, Alor, Sawu, Roti, Timor, Wetar, Babar Islands, Kalao, Salajar, Buton, Sulawesi), West Malaysia, Johor: Pulau Besar, Maldives, Mascarenes (Mauritius, Reunion;
Philippine Islands (Bantayan, Cebu, Cuyo, Leyte, Luzon, Masbate, Mindanao, Mindoro, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Samar)

_This relatively common species inhabits forested areas, but is most often seen in parks
and gardens or close to habitation.
It is harmless, but may attempt a small bite if provoked.
The body colour is brownish/purple, weakly banded with white or pale yellow.
The head is brown, and there is a distinctive pale yellow band at the neck.
The labials (lip scales) are pale yellow and the belly white.
The species ranges throughout Southeast Asia, including the whole of Indochina and
as far east as the island of Timor.
Lycodon Aulicus - Common Wolf Snake
House Wolf Snake (Lycodon capucinus)

Family: Colubridae
Subfamily: Colubrinae
Genus: Lycodon (Wolf Snakes)
Lycodon capucinus (Common Wolf snake)
Size: 75 cm
Behaviour:
A nocturnal snake, which is also often found in human dwellings on the hunt for geckos and mice.
Danger: Completely harmless.    

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Cagayan de Oro May 29, 2007

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