I had a juvenile striped bronzeback a little while back – video here. These are fast, tree climbing snakes that are active during the daytime and are frequently found in residential areas. They love frogs and lizards, from what I’ve seen them eat. These snakes are exceptionally beautiful. They are rather nervous – meaning, they are very aware of what is going on around them – like an Indo-Chinese rat snake – antsy and ready to bolt...
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Striped Bronzeback Snake – Non Venomous – Not Dangerous
Dendrelaphis caudolineatus (Striped Bronzeback Snake) Length: Up to about 1.5 meters. The males are a bit more red on top, and slightly thinner. Range: The Striped Bronzeback is found in southern Thailand through the Malaysian Peninsula, and to Singapore, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. The snake shown here was caught in Tub Kaak, Krabi Province in southern Thailand. Habitat: Forests and lowlands up to about 1,500 meters. They are found on trees primarily, and often on...
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