About Sinomicrurus sauteri (Steindachner, 1913)
Size
Sinomicrurus sauteri reaches a total length of 98 cm (39 inches), including its tail.
Dorsal Coloration
The dorsal (upper) side of its body is dark brown or crimson, marked with three black longitudinal stripes that run from the neck to the tip of the tail.
Stripe Morphology
The mid-dorsal stripe is narrower than the two lateral stripes.
Habitat
This species occurs in forests and meadows in lower to middle altitude mountainous regions.
Reproduction
Sinomicrurus sauteri reproduces by laying eggs (it is oviparous).
