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Malayan green whipsnake
A species of Vine snakes Scientific name : Ahaetulla mycterizans Genus : Vine snakes
Malayan green whipsnake, A species of Vine snakes
Scientific name: Ahaetulla mycterizans
Genus: Vine snakes
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Description
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Ahaetulla mycterizans, the Malayan green whipsnake or Malayan vine snake, is a slender arboreal snake found in Western Peninsular Malaysia, Java and Sumatra of Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and possibly Laos up to elevation of 350 m.
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General Info
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Malayan green whipsnake primarily feeds on small animals, with a notable preference for lizards and tree frogs. This arboreal species typically employs a unique 'lie-in-wait' hunting approach, allowing it to capture its preferred prey with remarkable accuracy and dexterity, typically in the canopy layer.
Appearance
Malayan green whipsnake is a slender, medium-sized snake with smooth scales. Notably, it boasts a striking green color that aids in its forest camouflage. It distinguishes itself with a pointed snout and large, bulging eyes. Its eyes have keyhole-shaped pupils, a unique characteristic of this species. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Malayan green whipsnake is a strictly arboreal species that performs its distinct horizontal head movements when disturbed. It exhibits a solitary, non-social lifestyle with continuous foraging habits during daylight hours, mainly hunting for small invertebrates. This species characteristically mimics twigs for camouflage, a beneficial adaptation for survival in its native forest habitats.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Vine snakes Species
Malayan green whipsnake