Daudins Bronzeback

Dendrelaphis tristis

The Bronzeback ''Dendrelaphis tristis'' is a species of tree-snake found in South Asia.
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake ( Dendrelaphis tristis Daudin, 1803 ) Common Bronzeback is a diurnal and arboreal species which mainly shows activity in heights during whole day. Hides in tree holes, rock gaps at heights, dense bushes etc. Lives both in dense and open forest, vegetation of moderate height, undisturbed gardens etc. Very long and thin body usually looks white from lateral side; predominantly brown dorsal body with blue scales on the edge of fore body side. A rounded whitish spot or dot present in between two parietal scales which is absent in other Bronzebacks. Common Bronzeback Tree Snake,Daudins Bronzeback,Dendrelaphis tristis,Dendrelaphis tristis Daudin 1803,Geotagged,India,Indian,arboreal species,diurnal,reptiles,snakes

Appearance

''Dendrelaphis tristis'' is a long, slender snake with a pointed head and a bronze coloured line running down its back. Its diet includes geckos, birds and occasionally frogs. This harmless snake prefers the tree tops to life on the ground. It is camouflaged among the leaves because of its uniform ruddy brown skin. This active snake is restless and quick, both on the ground as well as in the trees. Generally a lively and plucky snake, its disposition varies from one example to another. It is found in southern India and the Himalayan foothills. This oviparous snake lays its eggs between September and February. The 6–7 eggs in a clutch, or number of eggs laid at once, hatch 4–6 weeks after laying; that is, they have a gestation period of 4–6 weeks.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyColubridae
GenusDendrelaphis
SpeciesD. tristis
Photographed in
India
Philippines