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Striped Bronzeback Snake: Singapore Snakes

Filmed this adult striped bronzeback snake in December 2020, in secondary forest, Singapore. Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a common species of colubrid snake known commonly as the striped bronzeback or bronze tree snake. It is erroneously called 'garter snake' in the Philippines. It is not venomous and it is the most commonly sold snake as a pet. Though in captivity, they don't live as long as in the wild. There are five subspecies which range in distribution from: southern Burma to Sulawesi, the Philippines and the Maluku Island. Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a rather small and thin snake, it can reach a length of 180 centimeters but is usually closer to 140 cm. This large species of Bronzeback, measuring up to 1.5 metres, occurs in a variety of habitats including closed forests, open secondary growth and scrubland. It is active by day, and is generally arboreal preferring to move amongst low trees and shrubs. It often comes to ground, however, and has been sighted in grassy areas near to woodlands as well as the margins of water bodies, probably in search of frogs. The species is best identified on the basis of its thick black lateral stripes on a white background, and its brown dorsal surface. It lacks the black eye-stripe which is present in most other bronzebacks. The top of the head and neck are bronze. The eye is large, and the head somewhat wider than the moderately slender body. Unlike other bronzebacks, the vertebral scales are not enlarged but are narrow in shape. Its lower cheeks and lips are pale yellow. In addition to frogs, this snake also feeds on lizards and, reportedly, young birds in their nest. The males are usually thinner than females but are more colorful, ranging from a reddish shade or bright chestnut brown, to a shiny bronze color. The females are usually dull-colored, and more stout-bodied than the males. It is also observed that females of this species tend to be less active than the males. It is mostly arboreal but rarely climbs higher than 4 meters and is mostly found in the open ground or on grassy plains. It has been recorded in most habitats in its range, from coastal lowlands to mountainous areas up to 1500 in elevation. It feeds mainly on lizards and tree frogs. #stripedbronzebacksnake #singaporesnakes #singaporenature #singaporewildlife #bronzeback #stripedbronzeback #herping #herpingsingapore #herpingasia #snakesofasia #Dendrelaphiscaudolineatus #bronzebacksnakes Playlist: Glimpse - Singularity Videography: Christian Bassett Camera: Sony 4K FDR-AX700 Camcorder Editing: Christian Bassett