Non-Venomous

Malayan Slug Snake For Sale

Asthenodipsas malaccana

The Malayan Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccana) is a calm, harmless arboreal species of southern Thailand's lowland rainforest, foraging through low vegetation at night for snails and slugs exclusively. Docile and undemanding in temperament, its sole husbandry challenge is supplying its specialised mollusc diet. A gentle, intriguing tropical species for committed specialist keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

40 – 65 cm

Venom

Non-venomous. Harmless.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Lowland tropical rainforest and forest edges. 0 – 600 m. Extreme southern Thailand (Thai-Malay peninsula) and adjacent Malaysia.

Wild Diet

Snails and slugs exclusively. Nocturnal specialist feeding in low forest vegetation.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Live or fresh snails and slugs. Tropical setup with snail foraging sites.

Temperature

24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

80 – 90 %. Daily misting.

UV Requirements

Low (nocturnal). UVI 0 – 0.5.

Enclosure

Arboreal. Min 60 × 45 × 60 cm. Warm, humid tropical setup.

Temperament

Calm and docile. Diet supply is the primary husbandry challenge.

Distribution in Thailand

Known regional occurrences across Thailand. Wild-source collection is regulated; all stock is supplied wholesale under CITES-compliant export.

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Malayan Slug Snake to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

Apply for Wholesale Access

Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.