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THE BIODIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
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Xenopeltis unicolorReinwardt, 1827

Sunbeam Snake, Iridescent Earth Snake

Mary-Ruth Low
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Identified By: Mary-Ruth Low
Species Interactions (3)
Preys on
Striped Kukri SnakeOligodon octolineatus
References
  • Chow, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Garden Supple SkinkSubdoluseps bowringii
References
  • Cross, 2020. Singapore Biodiversity Records 2020 Special Issue (4): 1-3
  • Cross, 2020. Singapore Biodiversity Records 2020 Special Issue (5): 1-2
Brahminy Blind SnakeIndotyphlops braminus
References
  • Cross, 2020. Singapore Biodiversity Records 2020 Special Issue (5): 1-2

Basic Information

Classification:
Vertebrata: "Reptilia": Squamata: Xenopeltidae (sunbeam snakes)
Residency Status:
Native

Biology/Ecology

Ecology:
Widespread but uncommon.

External Links

Singapore Biodiversity Records

Squamata (Snakes)

Acrochordidae (File-snakes)
Colubridae
Ela
Elapidae (Cobras and allies)
Homalopsidae (Mud snakes)
Hydrophiidae (Sea snakes)
Natricidae (Keelbacks)
Pareatidae (Slug snakes)
Pythonidae (Pythons)
Typhlopidae (Blind snakes)
Viperidae (Vipers)
Xenopeltidae (Sunbeam snakes)