Banded bronzeback facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banded bronzeback |
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Dendrelaphis
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striatus
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The Banded Bronzeback (scientific name: Dendrelaphis striatus) is a type of snake found in Southeast Asia. It's also called the Striated Bronzeback Treesnake. This snake belongs to a large group of snakes known as the Colubridae family.
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About the Banded Bronzeback Snake
What's in a Name?
Every living thing has a scientific name, like Dendrelaphis striatus. This helps scientists around the world know exactly which animal they are talking about.
The Banded Bronzeback snake is part of a group called the Dendrelaphis genus. This group includes 48 other types of snakes that are similar to it.
Snake Family Tree
The Dendrelaphis genus is part of a larger snake family called Ahaetuliinae. These are often called vine snakes. The Banded Bronzeback's closest relatives in this group are the Chrysopelea snakes, also known as flying snakes!
Where Do They Live?
The Banded Bronzeback snake can be found in several countries in Southeast Asia. You might see them in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
How Do They Behave?
Daily Life
The Banded Bronzeback snake is diurnal. This means it is most active during the daytime, hunting and moving around when the sun is out.
Living in Trees
These snakes are fully arboreal. This means they spend almost all their time in trees. They are excellent climbers and feel safe and comfortable high up in the branches.
Snake Babies
Banded Bronzeback snakes reproduce by laying eggs. This is called oviparous reproduction. The mother snake lays her eggs, and then the baby snakes hatch from them later.
