Mountain bronzeback facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain bronzeback |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Dendrelaphis |
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D. subocularis
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| Dendrelaphis subocularis (Boulenger, 1888)
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The mountain bronzeback or Burmese bronzeback (scientific name: Dendrelaphis subocularis) is a type of snake found in Southeast Asia. It's known for its slender body and its ability to live in trees. This snake belongs to the Colubridae family, which is a very large group of snakes.
About the Mountain Bronzeback
Scientists give every animal a special two-part name, like Dendrelaphis subocularis. This helps everyone around the world know exactly which animal they are talking about. This snake is part of a larger group called the Dendrelaphis genus, which includes about 48 other types of similar snakes.
Where It Lives
You can find the mountain bronzeback in several countries across Asia. These include Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China (specifically in a region called Yunnan). It also lives on the island of Java in Indonesia.
Life and Habits
The mountain bronzeback is a very active snake. It is diurnal, which means it is awake and hunts during the day, not at night. It is also fully arboreal, meaning it spends almost all its time living in trees. It moves skillfully through branches. When it comes to having babies, this snake is oviparous. This means the female snake lays eggs, and the baby snakes hatch from these eggs later.
 | Leon Lynch |
 | Milton P. Webster |
 | Ferdinand Smith |
