Rare, venomous blue-necked keelback snake spotted at Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir
A rare and venomous blue-necked keelback snake was spotted at Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir, prompting authorities to advise the public to maintain a safe distance. Experts emphasize that the species is shy and should be left undisturbed, especially while feeding.
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Public awareness of local wildlife is essential for safety and conservation, particularly in urban environments where humans and rare species coexist.
SINGAPORE: A rare sighting of the venomous and poisonous blue-necked keelback snake at MacRitchie Reservoir on Saturday (Aug 1) has created a stir online among nature lovers in Singapore, with the public advised to keep a safe distance from it.
In an image uploaded to the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group by Facebook user Mat Chay on Aug 1, the reptile – scientifically known as Rhabdophis rhodomelas – can be seen with what appears to be two legs of an animal sticking out of its mouth.
The social media post drew comments from more than 120 Facebook accounts, with some speculating that the snake had ingested a frog and others advising people to keep a distance from the reptile.
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