Dendrelaphis punctulata
Dendrelaphis punctulata
The common tree snake ''Dendrelaphis punctulata'' is a slender, large-eyed, non-venomous, diurnal snake of many parts of Australia, especially in the northern and eastern coastal areas, and into Papua New Guinea.
This common snake is harmless, readily recognized as it is an agile snake with a very slender body and tail. The body color varies from green to olive-green to black, sometimes even blue, frequently pale yellow on the throat and belly but other pale colors have been noted, blue flecks are present on the flank. Eyes are larger than in most snakes. Found in a variety of habitats ranging from rain forest to woodland to urban areas where it preys on fish, frogs and other small animals.
This common snake is harmless, readily recognized as it is an agile snake with a very slender body and tail. The body color varies from green to olive-green to black, sometimes even blue, frequently pale yellow on the throat and belly but other pale colors have been noted, blue flecks are present on the flank. Eyes are larger than in most snakes. Found in a variety of habitats ranging from rain forest to woodland to urban areas where it preys on fish, frogs and other small animals.