About Craspedocephalus borneensis (Peters, 1872)
Taxonomy and Scalation
This species, Craspedocephalus borneensis, first described by Peters in 1872, has consistent scalation characteristics: midbody dorsal scales occur in 19–21 rows, ventral scales number 152–180, the anal scale is undivided, divided subcaudal scales number 45–58, and supralabial scales number 8–11.
Coloration
Its coloration is variable. Individual snakes can be brown with darker brown saddle-shaped markings, light brown with a small number of darker markings, or even bright yellow with darker markings.
Size
Adult Craspedocephalus borneensis can reach a snout-vent length (SVL) of 83 cm (33 in).
Geographic Range
The geographic range of this species covers the island of Borneo, including the areas of Brunei, Kalimantan, Sabah, and Sarawak, as well as the Natuna Islands.
Type Locality
Its designated type locality is "Sarawack", which corresponds to Sarawak, Borneo.
Habitat Altitude
This snake inhabits forests located at altitudes below 1,130 m (3,710 ft).
Microhabitat Use
Although it has a prehensile tail, adult individuals are typically found on the forest floor, while juveniles may occur in low-growing vegetation.
Reproduction
It is currently unknown whether this Craspedocephalus species reproduces by laying eggs or giving birth to live young.
