Paradise Tree Snake which is also known as Paradise flying snake is found in the Asian and South Asian countries.
Concentration of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake is an Indian reptile that bears a scientific name "Chrysopelea paradise", is a species of snake found in south-eastern Asia.
Genus of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake falls in the genus of Chrysopelea.
Movements of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake glides by stretching the body into a flattened strip using its ribs.
Habitat of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake is mostly found in moist forests and can cover a horizontal distance of about 100 metres in a glide from the top of a tree.
Body of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake has an undulation of the snake`s body in flight while the head remains relatively stable, suggesting controlled flight.
Nature of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake is mildly venomous with rear fangs and also can constrict their prey, which consists of mostly lizards and bats.
Distribution of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake is concentrated in the countries like Thailand (including. Phuket), Indonesia, Bangka, Belitung, Java, Mentawai Archipelago, Natuna Archipelago, Nias, Riau Archipelago, Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi, Brunei Darussalam; India (Andaman Islands), Malaysian countries like Malaya and East Malaysia; Myanmar (Burma); Philippine Islands including Sulu Archipelago, Negros Oriental, Panay, Luzon); Singapore; Race celebensis: Indonesia (Sulawesi).
Race of Paradise Tree Snake
Paradise Tree Snake has the race variabilis concentrated in Philippine Islands including the Sulu Archipelago.
