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Chrysopelea paradisi

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Chrysopelea paradisi

Family Name: Colubridae
Taxonomic Group: Vertebrates (Reptile)
Common Name: Paradise Tree Snake, Paradise Gliding Snake

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Description

Size 1.3 m
Description Body slender and cylindrical, relatively flat and distinct head. Black above with a green or yellow spot on each dorsal scale. Individuals may have red spots grouped in four along the middle of the back, forming a row of 'flower' patterns. Ventral surface yellowish-green. Top of head and snout with five yellow bands.

Ecology, Habitat & Location

Ecological Notes Diurnal, arboreal, feeds on lizards and small birds.
Habitats Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Urban
Distribution Common in nature areas throughout Singapore. Occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and the Philippines.
Nature Reserves Central Catchment Nature Reserve, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Status

Species Status Native
Conservation Status Common

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References

References Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp

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Species record last updated on: 21 August 2019.

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