- Where to see one
- 4 U.S. zoos in our directory hold mangrove snake, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the mangrove snake
The mangrove snake, also called the gold-ringed cat snake, is a rear-fanged venomous snake endemic to Southeast Asia, found from Indochina through Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. It is one of the biggest cat snakes, averaging 8–9 feet (2.4–2.7 m) in length, with a black body crossed by yellow bands. Despite its name, it is found more often in lowland rainforest than in mangrove swamps. Mostly nocturnal, it feeds on reptiles, birds and small mammals, and it can be nervous and defensive. Its venom is considered mild, and as of 2016 there were no confirmed human fatalities.
Mangrove Snake facts
- Its venom contains denmotoxin, the first fully characterized bird-specific toxin.
- It has been recorded feeding on hatchlings of green sea turtles.
- Its black and yellow bands and triangular cross section can lead to confusion with the highly venomous banded krait.
- Nine subspecies are recognized.
Where to see mangrove snake in the U.S.
4 zoos across 4 states
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California· 1
District of Columbia· 1
New York· 1
Virginia· 1
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Built from each zoo's own published animal list.
