Calamaria dominici
Calamaria dominici, also known commonly as Dominic's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Vietnam.
Etymology
The specific name, dominici, is in honor of British investor Dominic T. Charles Scriven for his contribution towards wildlife conservation in Vietnam.
Description
Calamaria dominici is vividly marked. Dorsally, it is black, with scattered yellow spots. Ventrally, it is black, with broken yellow crossbars.
Calamaria dominici is known only from the holotype which was collected in the province formerly known as Dak Nong, now part of Lam Dong province, Vietnam.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria dominici is forest, at an elevation of.