Pareas hamptoni


Pareas hamptoni, also known commonly as Hampton's slug snake, is a species of snake in the family Pareidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The specific name, hamptoni, is in honor of Herbert Hampton, collector of the holotype.

Geographic range

P. hamptoni is found in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. hamptoni is forest, at altitudes of.

Behavior

P. hamptoni is arboreal, and it is both diurnal and nocturnal.

Diet

P. hamptoni preys upon slugs.

Reproduction

P. hamptoni is oviparous.

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