Pareas carinatus

Pareas carinatus

<p>The <b>Pareas carinatus</b>, or keeled slug snake, is a slender, nocturnal snake native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eastern Asia, recognized for its unique keeled scales and diet primarily consisting of slugs and snails. With a length of 80 to 120 centimeters and a camouflage pattern of rich brown or gray, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling invertebrate populations.</p>