page_title: Coelognathus helena monticollaris
section_title: Behaviour
hierarchical_section_title: Coelognathus helena monticollaris / Behaviour
caption_attribution_description: English: Elaphe helena monticollaris exhibiting signature threat posturing
context_page_description: Coelognathus helena monticollaris is subspecies of a nonvenomous constricting snake in the family Colubridae. The subspecies is native to south Central Asia.
context_section_description: C. h. monticollaris is diurnal and highly active. It has a very nasty temper and will strike repeatedly if molested. It never appreciates captivity and will resist capture with utmost tenacity until helplessly overpowered. Its bites are often very damaging due to its inward pointing teeth.
  A 1 metre (3.3 ft) male specimen caught in Maharashtra, India (near Paud 09/16/13) whipped its tail when agitated.  The same specimen was easily handled and carried around the collector's neck without incident.
caption: A snake exhibiting signature threat posturing
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