The species is native to Maritime Southeast Asia and is common throughout its range.

The epithet, drapiezii, is in honor of Belgian naturalist Auguste Drapiez.

[citation needed] B. drapiezii is found in Borneo, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, Vietnam.

[1] The preferred natural habitat of B. drapiezii is forest, at altitudes of 80–900 m (260–2,950 ft).

[1] It can often be found moving about on the forest floor in search of prey and travel.