MEDUSA Reptile Co.
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.

Malayan Slug Snake (Asthenodipsas malaccana)

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

Hat Yai Satun Narathiwat NORTH ISAN CENTRAL SOUTH

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.

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