Phylum Chordata Suborder Serpentes Subfamily Colubrinae Rank Species | ||
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Scientific name Dendrelaphis caudolineatus Similar Dendrelaphis, Snake, Reptile, Dendrelaphis formosus, Dendrelaphis pictus | ||
Bj rn ormstad midnight snake catch striped bronzeback tree snake dendrelaphis caudolineatus
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a common species of colubrid snake known commonly as the striped bronzeback or bronze tree snake. It is erroneously called 'garter snake' in the Philippines. It is not venomous and it is the most commonly sold snake as a pet. Though in captivity, they don't live as long as in the wild.
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- Bj rn ormstad midnight snake catch striped bronzeback tree snake dendrelaphis caudolineatus
- Striped bronzeback dendrelaphis caudolineatus malaysia 20150507 130521 m2ts
- Description
- Subspecies
- References
There are five subspecies which range in distribution from: southern Burma to Sulawesi, the Philippines and Maluku Islands, and the Eastern United States.
Striped bronzeback dendrelaphis caudolineatus malaysia 20150507 130521 m2ts
Description
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a rather small and thin snake, it can reach a length of 180 centimeters but is usually closer to 140 cm.
The males are usually thinner than females but are more colorful, ranging from a reddish shade or bright chestnut brown, to a shiny bronze color. The females are usually dull-colored, and more stout-bodied than the males. It is also observed that females of this species tend to be less active than the males.
It is mostly arboreal but rarely climbs higher than 4 meters and is mostly found in the open ground or on grassy plains. It has been recorded in most habitats in its range, from coastal lowlands to mountainous areas up to 1500 in elevation. It feeds mainly on lizards and tree frogs.
Subspecies
