Nganson bronzeback

Appearance

This snake can be identified by the broad, black stripe immediately behind the eye, which quickly tapers out at the shoulder.
The dorsum is medium brown with pale and dark brown mottling and some scales might have blue edges.
The underside of the head and body is typically cream.

Naming

Also known as Vietnamese bronzeback, Nganson bronzeback

Distribution

Found in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

Status

Least concern

Habitat

Mainly diurnal in habits, and is strongly arboreal, inhabits various types of forest from the lowlands to at least 1500 metres.