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| Blunt-headed Slug Snake |
The Aplopeltura boa, commonly known as the Blunt-headed Slug Snake or Blunthead Slug Snake, is a small, non-venomous species that can be found in southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines. In the Philippines, it can be found in Mindanao, Luzon (Sorsogon), Basilan, Bohol, Dinagat Islands, Leyte, Samar, and Palawan. Although uncommon, it is widely distributed in the mainland of Palawan and the island of Balabac, but it is rarely encountered by humans due to its cryptic nature and nocturnal habits.
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| Blunt-headed Slug Snake |
This arboreal and solitary snake inhabits both lowland and montane moist forests of Palawan, where it feeds primarily on slugs and snails. They have asymmetrical lower jaws that allow them to pry the soft bodies of snails from their spiral shells without breaking the shell. It is typically found perched on low vegetation in the humid understory at night and usually flees when disturbed or threatened, but sometimes it will coil up tight into a cylindrical shape, keeping its head hidden in the coils. This slow-moving snake is not particularly colorful, but it is strikingly beautiful with all its markings, blunt head and big eyes.
