Malayan Banded Coral Snake (large adult): Singapore Snakes

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Filmed this large adult Malayan Banded Coral Snake whilst herping snakes in the Central Catchment Forest, Singapore, August 2023. Thanks to John as usual for spotting! There seems to be two colour forms in Singapore: this specimen was the much darker of the two.

Family : ELAPIDAE
Species : Calliophis intestinalis
Maximum Size : 50 cm

This small species has a powerful neurotoxic venom and should be approached with care. It inhabits forests areas, and sometimes overgrown areas of parks and gardens. It is ground dwelling, and feeds mainly on other snakes, particularly the tiny Brahminy Blind Snake.

It can be identified by the reddish-orange vertebral stripe, and the red tail. On either side there is a pale lateral stripe. When threatened, the snake turns over to reveal the underside, which is dramatically patterned in black and white.

As of 2019, 7 subspecies are recognised.

The species is found in southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Java, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines. (ecology asia)

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Videography:
Christian Bassett
Editing:
Christian Bassett
Camera:
Sony 4K FDR-AX700 Camcorder