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Common Tree Snake
Dendrelaphis punctulata
-16.8, 125.84
Field Notes
Description:
This stunning Common Tree Snake is "harmless, readily recognised as it is an agile snake with a very slender body and tail. The body colour varies from green to olive-green to black, sometimes even blue, frequently pale yellow on the throat and belly but other pale colours have been noted, blue flecks are present on the flank. Eyes are larger than in most snakes." (Wiki)
Habitat:
Hanging out on these trees at the edge of the waterhole at Galvan's Gorge.
Notes:
This beautiful reptile is approximately 2 metres (6.56 feet) in length. I couldn't get the entire length of the snake in the picture as the tail was hidden behind branches. These snakes produce a mildly toxic venom that is not regarded as dangerous to human beings but "they will defend themselves by producing a horrible odour, and may bite. Sometimes when approached, the snake inflates its body and neck to make itself seem larger, a tactic sometimes used to scare prey." (Wiki). We were so close we could have reached out and touched this snake. It was definitely active but not remotely interested in us humans. It worked out rather well...it didn't get annoyed and we got photos! Thank you Ashley for the correct identification :)
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