Interesting Facts: A beautiful snake that can frequently be found in gardens and cultivated areas. It is generally inoffensive but when provoked, it has a habit of waving its tail to reveal the coral pink undersides.

Similar-looking Species: Banded Malayan Coral Snake

Size: 68cm

Diet: Eggs of birds and reptiles.

Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial.

Habitat: Forested area, gardens, cultivated areas.

References: Fascinating Snakes of Southeast Asia - Francis Lim Leong Keng, Monty Lee Tat-Mong