Cyclophiops herminae
Japanese Name: サキシマアオヘビ
Chinese Name: 先島青蛇
English Name: Sakishima green snake
Origin: Yaeyama Islands, Miyako Islands
The Sakishima green snake (Cyclophiops herminae) is a slender snake, typically measuring about 50–85 cm in length, with a grayish-green body. It has a relatively small head, and some individuals may display dark longitudinal stripes. This species primarily feeds on earthworms. Younger snakes are easily identified by the distinctive transverse banding patterns on their bodies.
