Lycodon muelleri

Lycodon muelleri, also known commonly Müller's wolf snake, Muller's wolf snake, and the Java wolf snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Etymology

The specific name, muelleri, is in honor of German naturalist Salomon Müller.

Description

Lycodon muelleri may attain a total length of about, which includes a tail length of about. The dorsal scales are smooth, without apical pits, and arranged in 17 rows. The ventrals number 196–203. The anal plate is entire. The subcaudals are paired.

Dentition

Lycodon muelleri has the following dentition. The teeth on the maxilla increase in size from the first tooth to the eighth tooth, the last three or four of which are sturdy and fang-like. After a short interspace, there are three small teeth. These are followed by three large teeth which are fang-link and laterally compressed.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Lycodon muelleri is forest, at elevations from sea level to, but it has also been found in agricultural areas.

Reproduction

Lycodon muelleri is oviparous.