Ahaetulla prasina prasina

(Boie, 1827)

Vernacular names

English : Asian vine snake
French : Serpent liane d’Asie

Classification

Class : Reptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Colubridae
Notes : 3 other subspecies known.

Identification

The species can reach about 1.80 meter in length. Very long, slender body, with elongated and flattened head. Snout is long but with a blunt end. Coloration from brown to bright green, often with a yellow line on lower flanks.

Range and habitat

This subspecies occurs in most of South East Asia, from east India and Myanmar to west and Central Indonesia. Species also found in China and Philippines. Lives in forests, scrublands, plantations and gardens, in bushy areas, to 1300 m.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species is believed to be common in most of its range although it is more and more captured for the pet trade. Adapts to man-made habitats.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation