Pope's keelback

Pope's keelback (Hebius popei) is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Vietnam and southern China.

Etymology
The specific name, popei, is in honor of American herpetologist Clifford H. Pope.

Geographic range
H. popei is found in southern China (including the island of Hainan) and northern Vietnam.

Habitat
The natural habitats of H. popei are mountain and hill streams in forests at elevations of 281 – above sea level.

Reproduction
H. popei is oviparous.