Sunbeam Snake
Juvenile Sunbeam Snake The Sunbeam Snake ( Xenopeltis unicolor ) is a non-venomous, fossorial species of snake in the monotypic family Xenopeltidae. It is characterized by smooth, iridescent scales that produce a rainbow-like sheen in sunlight. The eyes are small, and the head is wedge-shaped and flattened, which helps it penetrate the leaf litter easily during burrowing activities. Adults typically reach lengths of around 1 meter, with dorsal coloration ranging from blackish brown to chocolate brown and a paler, often cream or white underside. Juveniles exhibit a temporary lighter-colored collar around the neck. Sunbeam Snake This species is found in Southeast Asia and some regions of Indonesia. In Palawan, it inhabits a variety of environments, like coastal and lowland forests, coconut plantations, grasslands, rice fields and other agricultural areas, as well as gardens and patches of thick vegetation adjacent ...
