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Dryophiops philippina, also known as the keel-bellied whipsnake or Philippine whipsnake, a species of rear-fanged colubrid snake that is endemic to the Philippines. One similar species, Dryophiops rubescens exists in Thailand and Malaysia.
Its body is about 3 to 6 feet long. Coloration is dark brown or black, sometimes gray above as in the Dryophiops rubescens and often with a light green or pale blue flecks. The tongue is bright red. Cream or white colored lateral stripes on each side are bisected by dark blackish lines, which are nearly continuous along the dorsolateral stripe. It has a broad head, large eyes in proportion to the head, and a slender neck.[2] The dorsal scales are smooth, not keeled. The belly scutes have 15 scale rows at the midsection and have faint dark lines that give the impression that it is keeled. The chin is white but can sometimes be yellow. Its neck down to mid-body is yellow and the rest of the body is brown. There is one small scale on the face called the preocular scale, located in front of the eye and wedged between two other scales, called the upper labials. The scales on the top of the head are large, a feature that distinguishes this snake from Dryophiops rubescens.
The two species are almost identical except that D.philippina does not have a keeled belly. If alarmed, they quickly move in a sidewinding manner on the ground. The only snake besides the Dog-faced water snake, Cerberus rynchops and the sidewinder rattlesnake to do so.
Dryophiops philippina is endemic to the Philippines, where it is found in the islands of Luzon (including Bataan), Mindoro, Sibuyan, Panay and eastern Mindanao (Diuata Range). On Panay it has been recorded within primary and secondary lowland tropical moist forests, and in areas nearby. This species might need forest cover for refuge.[1]
It is docile but a very nervous snake. If the area where its residing is disturbed, it may spring up to flee, or remain very still. It can remain motionless for extended periods of time but usually it is always on the move.[2] An irate individual may sometimes show aggression by expanding its neck and showing the light colorations underneath, to make itself appear much bigger than it really is, but they will rarely bite. Although it is an arboreal snake, it prefers to roam open grounds and can often be seen on the forest floor, among leaf litter. A cathemeral species, it is active at both day and night.
The keel-bellied whipsnake is a very specialized hunter, actively pursuing its prey that consists primarily of geckos and other lizards. Other prey may also be taken, given the opportunity. Small frogs, fishes and slugs may sometimes be consumed.
Like its closest relative, the Oriental whipsnake (Ahaetulla prasina), D. philippina is also known to be a parthenogenic species. Parthenogenesis is rare among snakes but is known to exist. Majority of wild-caught specimens are females but males also occur. Mating usually begins around November up until January, where it lays 2 to 6 eggs in a single clutch, usually deposited between tree trunks and exposed tree barks. Sperm storage is also reported among this species, meaning it can lay eggs with only one mating.
Females are distinguished by their thicker bodies that ends in a short and much thinner tail; whereas males are thinner and have longer tails. Females are lighter in coloration while males tend to be darker and has a chestnut-brown tint on its head.
Captive specimens usually live around 8 years, while it lives up to 12 years in the wild.
Like most rear-fanged snakes, the keel-bellied whipsnake is mildly venomous. Although its venom is said to be slightly stronger than most mildly venomous snakes, its small mouth and very small size is very unlikely to cause a healthy adult any problems. No fatalities have been reported.
The IUCN lists this species as Data deficient. Continuous destruction of primary and secondary forests, conversion of fertile lands to agricultural and residential areas, as well as indiscriminate human killings can threaten the survival of this animal.[1]
Dryophiops philippina, also known as the keel-bellied whipsnake or Philippine whipsnake, a species of rear-fanged colubrid snake that is endemic to the Philippines. One similar species, Dryophiops rubescens exists in Thailand and Malaysia.
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Dryophiops philippina est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique des Philippines[1]. Elle se rencontre sur les îles de Luçon, Mindoro et Sibuyan.
Dans sa description[2] Boulenger indique que le spécimen en sa possession mesure 75 cm dont 25 cm pour la queue. Son dos est olive pâle ou brun pâle. Certaines écailles sont bordées de noir et sont tachetées de sombre. Sa tête et sa nuque présentent de grosses taches noires. Une rayure sombre traverse l’œil de chaque côté de la tête.
Son nom d'espèce, philippina, fait référence au lieu de sa découverte.
Dryophiops philippina est une espèce de serpents de la famille des Colubridae.
Dryophiops philippina là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Boulenger mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1896.[1]
Bài viết liên quan phân họ rắn Colubrinae này vẫn còn sơ khai. Bạn có thể giúp Wikipedia bằng cách mở rộng nội dung để bài được hoàn chỉnh hơn. Dryophiops philippina là một loài rắn trong họ Rắn nước. Loài này được Boulenger mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1896.
