Xenodermis javanicus
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| Xenodermis javanicus (Reinhardt) |
Javan mudsnake Xenodermis javanicus is a Colubrid snake found in South East Asia. It is noted for having large overlapping knobby scales. The Javan Mudsnake (Xenodermis javanicus) is noted as having more lizard-like than snake-like features. These include an enlarged head, heavily ridged scales separated by areas of bare skin, and an elongated tail. It is found in rice fields and is fond of frogs.
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