Banded flying snake
A species of Flying snakes Scientific name : Chrysopelea pelias Genus : Flying snakes
Banded flying snake, A species of Flying snakes
Scientific name: Chrysopelea pelias
Genus: Flying snakes
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Description
The twin-barred tree snake (Chrysopelea pelias) is a species of snake found in Southeast Asia. It is also called the banded flying snake. It can glide, as with all species of its genus Chrysopelea, by stretching the body into a flattened strip using its ribs. It 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. It is an oviparous snake.
General Info
Lifespan
9-12 years
Diet
Banded flying snake predominantly consumes small reptiles and rodents. Exceptional climbers, they often Hunt tree-dwelling organisms, precisely favoring lizards, bats and birds. Occasionally, they may also ingest insects and small mammals.
Appearance
Banded flying snake is a medium-sized snake with smooth, glossy scales. Its body is slender and agile, aiding in arboreal locomotion. Comprising mainly of black and green, its coloration presents as intricate patterns along its body. Juveniles are brighter and more vivid in their coloration, with their patterns becoming more complex as they age.
Behavior
Banded flying snake is a unique species of snake known for its ability to glide or 'fly' through the air. This behavior, along with its active diurnal habits, is crucial for evading predators and hunting prey. It is predominantly solitary, encountering others primarily during the mating season. Not territorial, it roams freely within forest habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Flying snakes Species
Banded flying snake 
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