Black-headed reed snake
Sibynophis melanocephalus
Wholesale
Category
Non/Mildly Venomous Snakes
Minimum order
MOQ 10 head
Risk level
Non/Mildly Venomous
Per-head price
Members only
Overview
Adult Length
40 – 65 cm
Venom
Non-venomous. Harmless.
In the Wild
Habitat
Terrestrial. Leaf litter in humid forests, secondary growth, bamboo and gardens. 0 – 1,500 m. Found throughout Thailand.
Wild Diet
Small lizards, skinks & their eggs. Slender and fast-moving ground hunter.
Captive Care
Temperature
24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end
Humidity
65 – 75 %. Misting 3× per week.
UV Requirements
Low. UVI 0 – 1.0.
Feeding
Small pre-killed skinks or lizards. Every 5 – 7 days.
Enclosure
Terrestrial. Min 60 × 45 × 30 cm. Leaf-litter substrate and cork hides.
Temperament
Calm and easy to handle. Good starter species for keepers transitioning from common colubrids.
Distribution in Thailand