A snake found only in Tibet, known from a few geothermal hot springs such as Yangpachen (Ch. Yangbajain) and near Gyantse.
- Group: Reptile
- Habitats: Hot springs
- Regions: Ü Tsang
Habitat
Warm ground and streams around hot springs.
Diet
Poorly documented.
Ecological role
One of the highest-living snakes in the world, able to survive only where hot springs keep it warm.
Threats
The growing exploitation of geothermal energy has destroyed hot-spring habitats, increasing the threat to its few populations.
Conservation
Listed as Endangered by the IUCN (2024).