Liopeltis is a genus of colubrid snakes. With species known from India and Southeast Asia. [1]

The calamaria reed snake (Liopeltis calamaria) is a species of snake found in some parts of South Asia. The following description is from Malcolm Arthur Smith 's The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Reptilia and Batrachia volume, (page 184–185).

Günther's reed snake (Liopeltis frenata) is a species of snake. Distribution: India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (Namdapha - Changlang district) ), Myanmar (= Burma), Laos, Vietnam, China (Tibet, Yunnan)

Oct 21, 2024 · Morphological data supports recognizing the western and eastern populations of L. rappii as two distinct species. The findings from our integrative taxonomic approach advocate establishing a new...

Liopeltis is a genus of non-venomous snakes commonly known for their strikingly beautiful colors and peaceful nature. These slender snakes are often admired by snake enthusiasts and researchers alike, who are captivated by their unique physical characteristics and …

Liopeltis stoliczkae, commonly known as the Himalayan skink, is a fascinating reptile that is part of the diverse Squamata order. This snake is not only a visual delight but also plays a crucial role in its ecosystem.

Key: Poyarkov et al. 2019 provide a key to the species of Liopeltis. Illustration: in CHAN-ARD et al. 2015, although the drawings of Gongylosoma longicauda and Liopeltis tricolor have been mixed up (fide PAUWELS & GRISMER 2015).

RepFocus - A Survey of the Reptiles of the World. (www.repfocus.dk). Latest update: February 8th, 2025. Contents: 4 species, of which 2 (50.0%) are endemic. Remarks: Some authors have included Cyclophiops (previously Entechinus), now a synonym of Ptyas, in this genus.

addition of liopeltis stoliczkae (sclater, 1891) (squamata: colubridae) to the herpetofauna of thailand, with notes on its distribution and natural history. Nat. Hist.

Liopeltis rappi was originally described as a new species (Ablabes rappii) by Günther in 1860, based on a single specimen which was "uniform blackish" dorsally. In the same scientific paper, Günther also described another new species (Ablabes owenii), likewise based on a single specimen which was smaller and "greyish-brown" with …