Common tree snake
Dendrelaphis punctulataWe all think it's fun to stay up late sometimes, and common tree snakes are no exception. Mainly active during the day, they are sometimes encountered in the early evening, staying up late and feeding on frogs and reptiles.
Also known as the green tree snake, this is one of only two tree snakes found in Australia. During the day, it looks for food in trees and shrubs and on the ground. Come the night, it's usually asleep in tree hollows, crevices and foliage.
Agile and slender, this non-venomous snake can grow up to 2m but is usually a little over 1m. Its colour ranges from green to yellowish-green, brownish-green, black - even blue in a rare form. Under threat, the snake raises itself, revealing splashes of blue between its scales.
Brisbane residents should have no trouble finding the common tree snake. Look for it in trees, gardens, verandahs and sometimes even houses! They can also be found in vegetated areas in northern and eastern Australia and southern parts of New South Wales.
Last updated: 25 August 2006
Common tree snake