Common Tree Snake
Dendrelaphis punctulata • Order Squamata, Suborder Serpentes, Family Colubridae, Subfamily Colubrinae, Genus Dendrelaphis, Species D. punctulata
Found across northern and eastern coastal Australia, extending into Papua New Guinea and nearby islands.
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Order Squamata, Suborder Serpentes, Family Colubridae, Subfamily Colubrinae, Genus Dendrelaphis, Species D. punctulata
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, facing minor threats primarily from habitat fragmentation and domestic pets.
Physical Description
Slender body with large eyes, a distinct yellowish underside, and coloration varying from olive green to bright blue-green along the back.
Size & Dimensions
Average total length is around 1.2 meters, with large specimens reaching up to 2 meters.
Habitat
Inhabits rainforests, sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and urban gardens, often near water sources and tree lines.
Diet & Feeding
Preys primarily on frogs, small reptiles, and fish, utilizing an active foraging strategy during daylight hours.
Reproduction
Oviparous species that typically lays clutches of 4 to 12 eggs during the warmer spring and summer months.
Conservation Status
Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, facing minor threats primarily from habitat fragmentation and domestic pets.
Cultural Significance
Acts as a beneficial predator in suburban gardens by helping manage populations of small vertebrates and amphibians.
Notable Features
Possesses exceptional agility and speed, frequently utilizing both arboreal perches and ground vegetation to escape predators.
Notes
Northern beaches Sydney Australia.