Calamaria

Description

Species in the genus Calamaria share the following characteristics.The eight to 11 maxillary teeth are subequal;the anterior mandibular teeth are somewhat longer than the posterior ones.The head is not distinct from neck;the eye is small,with a round pupil;the nostril is pierced in a minute nasal scale.No loreal,internasal,or temporal scales are present;the preocular can be present or absent;the parietals contact the labials.The body is cylindrical,with smooth dorsal scales,without apical pits,in 13 rows.The tail is short;the subcaudals are paired