Boiga dendrophila (Boie, 1827)

Mangrove Snake

1980.255

Reptiles: Snakes

Part of

Reptile and amphibians (herptile) collection

Our herptile collection of 3,200 amphibians and reptiles is an internationally important research collection.

Exhibition

Currently on display in Clore Natural History Centre, Level 2, World Museum

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About this object

Large snake with strongly compressed body covered with smooth, glossy scales. Overall colour black with narrow, bright yellow bands. Length up to 2.4 m.

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Object specifics

Accession no.

1980.255
Scientific name

Boiga dendrophila (Boie, 1827)
Classification

REPTILIA SERPENTES COLUBRIDAE
Common name

Mangrove Snake
Collector
Date collected
Place collected
Measurements
Credit line
Red Book Data status

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