Achalinus rufescens (Boulenger, 1888)
Rufous Burrowing Snake 棕脊蛇
(Non-venomous)
Achalinus rufescens
Order
Suborder		 Squamata 有鱗目
Serpentes 蛇亞目
Family Colubridae 游蛇科
Genus Achalinus 脊蛇屬
Species Achalinus rufescens
Other name -
Chinese name -
Total length Up to 45 cm;
Description Back reddish or brownish.
Ventrals whitish. Head and body has an iridescent sheen.
Young snake dark grey in colour.
Dorsal scales weakly keeled.
Habitat

Found in broad-leaf woodlands and mountain grassland.
Sometimes found in water catchment.
Hide under rock during day, often found after rain.
Behaviour Nocturnal.
Secretive, slow-moving, docile.
Diet Earthworms and slugs.
Reproduction One female laid 7 eggs in June
Distribution Not rare in Hong Kong, but distribution localized.
Recorded in central New Territories, Hong Kong Island and Lantau Island.
Occurs in central and southern China, nortern Vietnam.
Conservation Status IUCN Redlist: NE (Not Evaluated)
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