Lycodon subcinctus, commonly known as the Malayan banded wolf snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. This snake has banded pattern that resembles a Krait.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Malayan Banded Wolf Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lycodon neomaculatus
- Lycodon butleri
- Bungarus candidus — considered venomous
- Lycodon futsingensis
- Lycodon albofuscus
- Lycodon effraenis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Lycodon
- Species
- Lycodon subcinctus
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