Achalinus


Achalinus is a genus of harmless snakes in the family Xenodermidae. They are found in Japan, Taiwan, China, and northern Vietnam. Nine species are currently recognized. Achalinus was previously placed in Colubridae. Nicknamed ‘odd-scaled’ due to the fact their scales do not overlap one another like most snakes, but instead are spread out and lie individually.

Species

*) Not including the nominate subspecies.