The Twin-barred tree snake is strikingly
patterned - the above specimens are from Singapore's central forests.
Family : COLUBRIDAE
Species : Chrysopelea pelias
Maximum Size : 75 cm
Links :
Flyingsnake.org
References : H1, H2 |
This beautifully patterned
snake is rarely seen. It is easily identified by the reddish upper body
colour and the black-edged white bars. The flanks are light brown speckled
with white, and the ventral surface yellow-white.
As with the Paradise Tree
Snake, this species is able to glide considerable distances by inverting its
ventral surface and launching itself from the tree tops.
It is a mildly venomous
back-fanged species, with a quiet temperament. The species ranges from
southern Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, Borneo, Riau and Java.
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