Ornate Flying Snake (Chrysopelea ornata)

My favourite snake

comments (3)

Barry

Lion

Wow - a flying snake, how cool! I have seen a number of flying lizards but never a flying snake! You seem to have a lot of images from Northern Bengal - is there a special place that you go? Posted 7 years ago
1. nightjar6
  
  Lion
  
  North East India is just rich in bio diversity. I make a point to visit these places once a year.
  For Butterflies - Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is must place to visit
  Posted 7 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Faantastic! Posted 7 years ago

The Ornate flying snake

''Chrysopelea ornata'' is a colubrid snake found in South and Southeast Asia. It is, along with the other species in its genus ''Chrysopelea'', very unusual in that it is capable of a type of gliding flight. It is also rear-fanged. Currently, three subspecies are recognized. The snake's striking looks and capability of gliding make it a popular choice for captivity.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by Barry