Cyclocorus

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Cyclocorus is a small genus of snakes found only in the Philippines. They live on the forest floor on most major islands, avoiding the Palawan chain, and hide under logs or in piles of debris.

Diet and habits
They eat other snakes (including Pseudorabdion and Calamaria), as well as lizards and eggs.

Reproduction
Breeding occurs during the rainy season, from December to March. They lay 5–6 eggs under logs or in ant hills.

Size and appearance
Adults average about 40 cm long, with a maximum around 48 cm. They are gray-brown with faint dark lines on the back, and have pale yellowish or white bellies with many black blotches and tiny white dots along the sides.

Anatomy
They have small eyes with round pupils, smooth dorsal scales in 17 rows, and a distinctive dentition: the front maxillary teeth enlarge into two large fangs, followed by a short gap and 12–15 smaller teeth.

Species
There are two described species: Cyclocorus lineatus and Cyclocorus nuchalis.