Painted Bronzeback

Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a common species of colubrid snake known commonly as the striped bronzeback. There are five subspecies which range in distribution from southern Myanmar to Sulawesi. The snake can reach a length of 180 centimeters but is usually closer to 140 cm. It is mostly arboreal but rarely climbs higher than 2 meters. It has been recorded in most habitats in its range, from coastal lowlands to mountainous areas up to 1500 in elevation. It feeds mainly on smaller reptiles and amphibians.