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Northern tree snake

northern tree snake (Dendrelaphis calligastra)
Mount Lewis, Queensland
Photo © Stephen Zozaya
Dendrelaphis calligastra - (Günther, 1867)
Pronunciation  DEN-drel-AH-fiss   KALL-ee-GASS-trah
Etymology  Dendrelaphis: 'tree Elaphe', after another genus of colubrid snake.
calligastra: 'beautiful-bellied'.
Other names  Dendrophis calligastra
Dendrelaphis calligaster
 
 
Total length
Species avg: 80 cm
Species max: 120 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
Average: 7
Range: 5 - 12
Length and clutch size information comes from a variety of sources, but primarily from Shine (1991) and Cogger (2000).
Description Distribution Natural history Conservation Further information More photos

Description

Long and slender with a relatively long tail. Triangular in cross-section. The eye is large, with a dark streak running from the eye along the neck. The skin between the scales is a pale blue. When the snake expands its body, these pale specks become obvious.

Similar species

Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) - lacks the dark streak through eye.

Scale count information


Dorsal scales at midbody   13 to 15
Ventrals   180 to 230 with a divided anal scale
Subcaudals   90 to 150 and are divided
Other scale information  
Danger rating   Non-venomous. Not considered dangerous.
Note: even a bite from a 'virtually harmless' or non-venomous reptile can result in serious complications. Play it safe and don't get bitten by anything.
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