Wildlifeof Sumatra
Sunbeam Snake
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Photo: Jason Luke
Xenopeltis unicolor
Basic stats
Range
Southeast Asia, including parts of Indonesia
Clutch size
Up to 10 eggs
The sunbeam snake, also called the common sunbeam snake or iridescent snake, is a non-venomous snake found in Southeast Asia and parts of Indonesia. It is a primitive snake known for its highly iridescent scales and for reproducing quickly, as it is oviparous and can lay up to 10 eggs at a time. No subspecies are currently recognised (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- Where is the Sunbeam Snake found?
- Southeast Asia, including parts of Indonesia
- How many eggs does the Sunbeam Snake lay?
- Up to 10 eggs