Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Dendrelaphis pictus
Family : Colubridae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Habitat : Scrub,Secondary forest,Back-beach habitats,Parks and gardens,Plantation and human habitation
Description : The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake has a long and slender body that can grow up to 4 feet in length. Its scales are smooth and shiny with a bronze or copper color on the upper side and a pale yellow or white color on the underside. It has large, round eyes and a narrow head with a pointed snout.
As its name suggests, this snake is arboreal and spends most of its time in trees. It is a diurnal species, which means it is active during the day, and feeds mainly on small vertebrates such as lizards, birds, and frogs. It is also a fast and agile climber that can move quickly through the trees.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It prefers forested areas but can also be found in gardens and other urban areas.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is not venomous and is not considered a threat to humans. However, it may bite if provoked or threatened, which can result in pain and swelling at the bite site.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is not currently considered a threatened species, although habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations. It is also sometimes collected for the pet trade, which can impact local populations if not done sustainably.
As its name suggests, this snake is arboreal and spends most of its time in trees. It is a diurnal species, which means it is active during the day, and feeds mainly on small vertebrates such as lizards, birds, and frogs. It is also a fast and agile climber that can move quickly through the trees.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. It prefers forested areas but can also be found in gardens and other urban areas.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is not venomous and is not considered a threat to humans. However, it may bite if provoked or threatened, which can result in pain and swelling at the bite site.
The Painted Bronzeback Tree Snake is not currently considered a threatened species, although habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations. It is also sometimes collected for the pet trade, which can impact local populations if not done sustainably.
Distribution in Bangladesh
Other Species from Group
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Oligodon dorsalis
(Spot-tailed Kukri Snake) -
Gonyosoma prasina
(Green Trinket Snake) -
Boiga cyanea
(Green Cat Snake) -
Sibynophis sagittarius
(Cantor’s Black-headed Snake) -
Sibynophis subpunctatus
(Duméril’s Black-headed Snake) -
Oreocryptophis porphyraceus
(Bamboo Trinket Snake) -
Ahaetulla prasina
(Short-nosed Vine Snake) -
Lycodon zawi
(Zaw’s Wolf Snake) -
Boiga multomaculata
(Large-spotted Cat Snake) -
Coelognathus helena
(Common Trinket Snake)
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description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Wikipedia, IUCN Red List Bangladesh Volume-4 2015; photo credit:budak(www.inaturalist.org/people/budak), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Razia Sultana Setu,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:Wikipedia, IUCN Red List Bangladesh Volume-4 2015; photo credit:budak(www.inaturalist.org/people/budak), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.