Twin-spotted slug snake
Pareas geminatus
Wholesale
Category
Non/Mildly Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Non/Mildly Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
35 – 55 cm
Venom
Non-venomous. Harmless.
In the Wild
Habitat
Semi-arboreal. Montane and submontane forest, bamboo and moist hillside scrub. 400 – 1,400 m. Northern Thailand — Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and adjacent highlands.
Wild Diet
Snails and slugs. Characteristic twin dorsal spots used for species identification.
Captive Care
Temperature
20 – 25 °C ambient — 18 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. Regular misting; moist substrate.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5.
Feeding
Live or fresh snails and slugs only.
Enclosure
Semi-arboreal. Min 60 × 45 × 45 cm. Cooler setup than southern slug snakes.
Temperament
Docile. Slow and deliberate in movement. Specialised feeder.
Distribution in Thailand