Calamaria mecheli, also known commonly as Mechel's reed snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.
Etymology The specific name, mecheli, is in honor of Mr. A. von Mechel who collected the holotype.
Description A small species of snake, Calamaria mecheli may attain a total length (tail included) of .
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Calamaria mecheli is forest, at altitudes as high as .
Behavior Calamaria mecheli is terrestrial and semifossorial.
Reproduction Calamaria mecheli is oviparous.
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