Description:
Scientific name: Xenodermus javanicus
Life span: 10 years
The small, semi-fossorial, non-venomous snake species known as Xenodermus javanicus. The head and tail of Xenodermus javanicus are distinctive. The body is narrow and constricted. Examining the overall size, tail thickness, length, and cloacal vent for the presence of a hemipenal bulge will help you tell males from females.
Native Region/Habitat
The Malay Peninsula (Malaysia, Thailand, and one old record from the southernmost tip of Myanmar) and portions of the Greater Sunda Islands are home to Xenodermus javanicus. It lives in moist environments close to bodies of water, such as woodlands, swamps, marshes, and rice fields, at altitudes lower than 1,300 meters (4,300 feet), but most frequently between 500 and 1,100 meters (1,600 and 3,600 feet) above sea level.
Behavior:
Dragon snakes are active at night. In the wild, they often emerge at night and prefer to spend the day beneath. Although a dragon snake’s skin appears tough, it is painless. Dragon snakes become stiff when they sense danger or fear.
Care As a pet/In captivity:
Enclosure: You must provide a container for your dragon snake that measures at least 14 by 10 by 9 inches. As long as it is the minimal size, it doesn’t really matter what kind of enclosure you use. Some keepers utilize hardwood enclosures that have been specially crafted, plastic boxes, or glass terrariums. That won’t be a problem as long as it has a safe lid and satisfies the snake’s requirements.
Humidity: You must maintain a very high humidity level in the enclosure to keep your dragon snake content and healthy. In fact, for these reptiles to survive, humidity levels as high as 85 to 95 percent are needed.
Diet: One of the main factors that makes caring for a dragon snake so challenging is feeding it. Due to their infamously fussy eating habits, owners frequently struggle to figure out the entire feeding schedule for dragon snakes (most owners feed them at night).
Water: Dragon snake enclosures must always have a reliable supply of fresh, clean water. They enjoy drinking and relaxing in it, so you’ll need to give them access to a large enough water area for them to curl up in. Certain dragon snake owners prefer a stone water container over those who use plastic or ceramic bowls.
Temperature & Lighting
This is where things could start to seem a little strange. Dragon snakes don’t require a hot place in their habitat like other types of pet snakes do. Because of this, the enclosure should be kept between 72 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. In actuality, these snakes won’t withstand very much heat. You’ll need to adapt because this is really different from the necessary care procedures for other pet snakes!
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