Non-Venomous

Banded Kukri Snake For Sale

Oligodon fasciolatus

The Banded Kukri Snake (Oligodon fasciolatus) is named for enlarged, curved rear teeth shaped like a Nepalese kukri knife, which it uses to slit open and feed on reptile eggs. Harmless, docile and easy to maintain across open Thai countryside, this egg-specialist is a genuinely intriguing and rewarding species for intermediate keepers.

Overview

Adult Length

40 – 70 cm

Venom

Non-venomous. Enlarged rear teeth (kukri-shaped) used to slit reptile eggs — not for envenomation.

In the Wild

Habitat

Terrestrial. Open scrubland, grassland, gardens, rice paddies and forest edges. 0 – 1,500 m. Found throughout Thailand.

Wild Diet

Reptile eggs (specialist). Also small lizards and occasionally invertebrates.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Reptile or quail eggs. Small skinks or lizards as alternative. Every 5 – 7 days.

Temperature

24 – 28 °C ambient — 22 °C cool end

Humidity

50 – 65 %. Light misting 2× per week.

UV Requirements

Low to moderate (crepuscular). UVI 0.5 – 1.5.

Enclosure

Terrestrial. Min 60 × 45 × 30 cm. Cork bark hides and sandy substrate for egg-burying behaviour.

Temperament

Generally docile and calm. Easy to maintain. Good species for intermediate keepers.

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 Banded Kukri 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.