Red-necked keelback paper plates

Rhabdophis subminiatus, commonly called the red-necked keelback, is a species of venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Asia. The red-necked keelback generally lives near ponds, where it consumes frogs and fish. This snake was previously thought to be harmless. Some kept them as pets and were bitten. In one case the snake was left to bite for two entire minutes before removing it from a finger. Be very careful not be be bitten by these snakes! These snakes can inflict a deadly bite when they are allowed to bite for longer than a couple of seconds.