Calamaria mecheli

Calamaria mecheli, also known commonly as Mechel's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, mecheli, is in honor of Mr. A. von Mechel who collected the holotype.

Description

A small species of snake, Calamaria mecheli may attain a total length of.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria mecheli is forest, at altitudes as high as.

Behavior

Calamaria mecheli is terrestrial and semifossorial.

Reproduction

Calamaria mecheli is oviparous.