Rhabdophis hmongorum

Rhabdophis hmongorum, also known as the H'mong keelback snake, is a species of colubrid snake. It was discovered on Mount Fansipan in Vietnam.

Discovery
The snake was found in a dry stream on Mt. Fansipan, about 257.5 km northwest of Hanoi.

Description
The snake was described as "metallic purple", and has an iridescent underbelly. It is around 50.8 cm in length.

Range
It is possible that the snake's range may cross Vietnam's border into China, but there is not enough evidence to support this claim.