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Bronze- back snake

Dendrelaphis schokari

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Description:

Common bronze-back Snake : Thuru/Mookalan Haal Danda
Non–venomous arboreal snake Diurnal and though a tree snake it is observed of foraging on land as well in searching of its prey which consist of frogs, lizards, geckos, skinks, insects and also eggs of small birds. It can make long jumps among trees if necessary while chasing its prey.

Habitat:

Inhabiting forest and open areas of all climatic zones of island from lowlands to about 750m a.s.i

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PublishedNovember 4, 2014

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