Rhabdophis subminiatus

Rhabdophis subminiatus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Rhabdophis
Species:
R. subminiatus
Binomial name
Rhabdophis subminiatus
(Schlegel, 1837)
Synonyms

Rhabdophis subminiatus, commonly called the red-necked keelback or red-necked keelback snake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Asia. Unusual for colubrids, it is also poisonous. This snake is found mostly in terai and sivalik region in Nepal and locally called Deule tiris.