{"product_id":"hypsiscopus-plumbea-curved-skeleton","title":"Hypsiscopus plumbea Snake Skeleton | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Curved SKELETON","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Snake Skeleton Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypsiscopus plumbea\u003c\/em\u003e (Plumbeous Water Snake) – A museum-quality snake skeleton specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved in a curved presentation, ideal for natural history collectors, herpetologists, educators, and artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHypsiscopus plumbea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumbeous Water Snake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homalopsidae (mud snakes \u0026amp; water snakes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved curved skeleton, unmounted, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural history collections, herpetological study, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, specimen art, creative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Specimen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHypsiscopus plumbea\u003c\/em\u003e is a stocky, fully aquatic homalopsid snake widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia, inhabiting rice paddies, freshwater marshes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Named for its distinctive lead-grey (plumbeous) dorsal colouration, it is a rear-fanged, mildly venomous species that feeds primarily on fish and frogs. Like all homalopsids, it exhibits dorsally positioned eyes and nostrils — adaptations to an aquatic lifestyle that are clearly reflected in the skeletal structure. Presented in a curved form, this skeleton showcases the species’ compact, robust anatomy in a dynamic and display-ready pose — a scientifically distinctive and refined addition to any serious collection or artistic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for herpetologists, naturalists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic specimens with genuine scientific and aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46594375221437,"sku":null,"price":482.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/hypsiscopus_plumbea_Jv_curve.jpg?v=1786738216","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/en-ae\/products\/hypsiscopus-plumbea-curved-skeleton","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}