Hypsiscopus plumbea Snake Skeleton | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Curved SKELETON

A1 Quality Snake Skeleton Specimen

Hypsiscopus plumbea (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.

Specimen Details

• Scientific name: Hypsiscopus plumbea
• Common name: Plumbeous Water Snake
• Family: Homalopsidae (mud snakes & water snakes)
• Quality grade: A1 Premium condition with excellent preservation
• Condition: Dry-preserved curved skeleton, unmounted, ready for display or study
• Ideal for: Natural history collections, herpetological study, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, specimen art, creative projects

About This Specimen

Hypsiscopus plumbea 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.

Perfect for herpetologists, naturalists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, and interior designers seeking authentic specimens with genuine scientific and aesthetic value.