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Asian vine snake

A species of Vine snakes, Also known as Gunther’s whip snake, Jade vine snake, Oriental Whipsnake
Scientific name : Ahaetulla prasina Genus : Vine snakes

Asian vine snake, A species of Vine snakes
Also known as:
Gunther’s whip snake, Jade vine snake, Oriental Whipsnake
Scientific name: Ahaetulla prasina
Genus: Vine snakes
Asian vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Ahaetulla prasina is a species of snake in the family Colubridae native to southern Asia. Its common names include Asian vine snake, Boie's whip snake, Gunther's whip snake, and Oriental whip snake.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Asian vine snake primarily consumes small reptiles and amphibians. As an active foraging predator, it shows a preference for tree frogs or lizards, utilizing its keen sight and fast strike to successfully hunt its prey.

Appearance

Asian vine snake is a slender, elongated arboreal snake with an unusually long, pointed snout and binocular vision. Its scale-covered body ranges from bright to pale green, often displaying a hint of gold or blue. The belly is pale yellow. This snake is notable for its ability to change the color intensity according to its mood or surroundings. There are no discernible differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Asian vine snake is a diurnal, arboreal species, adept at camouflaging within tree vegetation. Its cryptic behavior aids in ambushing prey and avoiding predators. This serpent is solitary by nature, except during breeding seasons. An interesting hallmark of asian vine snake's behavior is its 'staring' threat display, wherein it enlarges its body and maintains eye contact with perceived threats. It is non-migratory, marking and defending its territory mainly via scent trails.

Population

Stable
Asian vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina) Asian vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina) Photo By Bernard DUPONT , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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