Red-necked keelback
Rhabdophis subminiatus
Wholesale
Category
Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
60 – 100 cm
Venom
Rear-fanged with nuchal glands containing toad-derived bufadienolides. Can cause severe coagulopathy — has caused human fatalities. Treat as medically significant.
In the Wild
Habitat
Semi-aquatic. Rice paddies, stream margins, ponds, marshes, wet forest edges and irrigated agricultural land. 0 – 1,500 m. Found throughout Thailand.
Wild Diet
Frogs, toads, tadpoles & fish. Highly aquatic forager.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
70 – 85 %. Daily misting; large water bowl for soaking essential.
UV Requirements
Low to moderate (diurnal basker). UVI 1.0 – 2.0. Low UVB beneficial.
Feeding
Whole defrosted frogs or fish. Adults every 5 – 7 days. Rarely accepts mice.
Enclosure
Semi-aquatic terrestrial. Min 90 × 45 × 45 cm. Permanent shallow water section recommended.
Temperament
Active and alert. Can flatten neck to display warning colouration when threatened. Not for beginners.
Distribution in Thailand