Blanford's bridle snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blanford's bridle snake |
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Lycodon
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davisonii
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The Blanford's bridle snake (Lycodon davisonii) is a harmless snake. It is also known as Blanford's bridal snake. This snake gets its name because its slim body looks like the bridle used to guide horses. It belongs to the Colubridae family. This species lives only in Asia.
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Where Blanford's Bridle Snake Lives
This snake, L. davisonii, can be found in several Asian countries. These include Cambodia, southern China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Why It's Called Blanford's Bridle Snake
The specific name, davisonii, honors a British bird expert. His name was William Ruxton Davison. He was an ornithologist.
Where Blanford's Bridle Snake Prefers to Live
The Blanford's bridle snake likes to live in forests. It can be found from sea level up to about 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) high.
How Blanford's Bridle Snake Behaves
This snake spends its time on the ground (it's terrestrial). It also climbs trees sometimes (it's semi-arboreal). It is active mostly at night (it is nocturnal).
What Blanford's Bridle Snake Eats
The Blanford's bridle snake hunts and eats geckos. It also preys on other small vertebrate animals.
How Blanford's Bridle Snake Reproduces
This snake lays eggs. This means it is oviparous.
