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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Common Tree Snake , Green Tree Snake , Yellow-bellied Black Snake Dendrelaphis punctulata | |
| Family : | "Rear-fanged Snakes" Colubridae |
| Description : | Length 2m. Slender with whip like tail. Variable colour, Townsville area, black with lemon yellow belly. Eats frogs and birds. Flattens neck when defensive and releases a strong odour. Can be black, olive, green or blue with pale blue flecks on sides. |
| Typical Habitat : | Inoffensive, lacks venom. Lays up to 8 eggs. Rainforest margins, mangroves and open forest. |
| Distribution : | Coastal areas of northern and eastern Australia. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (17) .. habitats seen (10) .. |
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