Wildlifeof Thailand
Fire-back Keelback
Colubridae
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Hebius igneus
Basic stats
Diet
Amphibians
Habitat
Montane forest and streams
Range
Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia
Bright reddish dorsal colour gives this forest-dwelling, water-associated keelback its common name (Reptile Database). It is Nationally Least Concern (Thailand Red Data 2025).
Quick answers
- What does the Fire-back Keelback eat?
- Amphibians
- What habitat does the Fire-back Keelback live in?
- Montane forest and streams
- Where is the Fire-back Keelback found?
- Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia