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Xenochrophis vittatus (Striped Keelback) – A museum-quality snake skeleton specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved in a coiled presentation, ideal for natural history collectors, herpetologists, educators, and artists.
Xenochrophis vittatus is a slender, semi-aquatic natricine snake endemic to the western Indonesian archipelago — principally Java, Sumatra, and Borneo — where it inhabits rice paddies, marshes, riverbanks, and other freshwater wetland habitats. Distinguished from its congener X. melanzostus by its characteristic longitudinal striping — the source of the specific epithet vittatus, meaning ‘banded’ or ‘striped’ — it is a more slender and gracile species, reflecting a subtly different ecological niche within the same wetland environments. Like all members of the genus, it is a diurnal, active hunter of frogs and small fish. The natricid skeleton presents a well-proportioned and gracile example of semi-aquatic ophidian osteology — featuring a refined vertebral column, and a skull adapted for grasping slippery aquatic prey — all clearly preserved in this specimen. Presented in a coiled form, this skeleton captures the species’ compact resting posture in a display-ready configuration — a precise and scientifically interesting addition to any serious collection or artistic display.
Perfect for herpetologists, naturalists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic specimens with genuine scientific and aesthetic value.
£94.99 GBP
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One was slightly damaged but both are beautiful specimens. Fast shipping. Definitely recommend seller.
Perfect, thank you! Really appreciate
Beautiful specimens, had a problem with customs in my country but it wasn't that big an issue. Can't wait to buy more eventually!!
Never received my egg! Was very disappointed. Tracking said it was in customs for over 10 days… gave up and got my money back right away!
Beautiful. Thank You, I love it :-)
These are really big! Perfect specimens in perfect condition on arrival. Very pleased!
Really beautiful specimens. Perfectly spread and in perfect condition. Recommend
Fantastic specimens. Perfect and very pleased, thankyou!
This was part of a double order, same as my other review. I’m new to pinning as a hobby in my spare time. From what I can tell they’re good specimens with plenty of variety. My only gripe is that they didn’t come with ID but that wouldn’t stop me from ordering again. Hopefully ID can be added to future purchases.
As someone who’s just started pinning, I don’t know a lot. From what I can see they are good specimens with a good variety. Would definitely order again. My only gripe is that they don’t come with ID.
These were really great! Lots of variety and will be useful, thank you!
These are HUGE and perfect specimens!
Fantastic large size and perfect condition, thank you!
I've purchased from Art Butterflies multiple times and the wings are always amazing! Customer service is fantastic and always quick to respond. I really appreciate this shop and will always come back!
beautifully packaged and perfect specimens
perfect specimens
These look so stunning in person
I love it, looks really good
Fast shipping, as pictured, thank you! 🙏🏼
Perfect size thank you love it
perfect just like the first batch!
Just as described, thank you.
wonderful specimens, thank you so much !
Absolutely love my bugs! They arrived so quickly, were packed beautifully, and came in perfect condition as always. You can really see the care and attention that goes into every order.
Absolutely love my bugs! They arrived so quickly, were packed beautifully, and came in perfect condition as always. You can really see the care and attention that goes into every order.
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