White-spotted slug snake
Pareas margaritophorus
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. Humid forest, bamboo thickets and shrubland near water. 0 – 1,200 m. Northern, central and northeastern Thailand.
Wild Diet
Snails and slugs exclusively. Asymmetric dentition allows extraction of snail from shell.
Captive Care
Temperature
22 – 26 °C ambient — 20 °C cool end
Humidity
75 – 90 %. Daily misting; damp substrate.
UV Requirements
Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5.
Feeding
Live or fresh snails and slugs only. Specialised diet — no prey substitution possible.
Enclosure
Semi-arboreal. Min 60 × 45 × 45 cm. Humid naturalistic setup.
Temperament
Docile. Non-defensive. Specialised feeding requirements are the primary challenge.
Distribution in Thailand