Ahaetulla prasina
Fast Facts
- They are rear-fanged colubrid snakes, referred to as opisthoglyphous.
- Their fangs are grooved, not hollow, and the venom comes from a gland that slowly drips down the fangs.
- Instead of just biting and releasing venom into their prey, they have to chew on them to get the venom into their system.
- Due to their penchant for reptile and amphibian prey, they are difficult to keep in captivity.
- Also known as Boie’s whip snake, Gunther’s whip snake, Jade vine snake, and Oriental whip snake.
Range
Asia, India, across southern China, and Indonesia
Habitat
forests, gardens, scrublands, plantations, and roadsides
Size
Up to six feet
Nutrition
Lizards, frogs, mice, and birds