Greater green snake


The greater green snake or Chinese green snake is a snake of the family Colubridae.

Distribution

This species can be found in Central/South China and Hong Kong, in Taiwan, North Vietnam, Laos and Bangladesh.

Habits and habitat

This snake is diurnal and semi-arboreal, living in humid forests and farmland. When encountered, they are mild-mannered and rarely bite.

Description

Ptyas major is a slender, medium-sized snake, averaging 75–90 cm in total length, but occasionally growing to 120 cm. Bright green above; ventral scales greenish-yellow. Dorsal scales smooth except that males have several mid-dorsal scale rows keeled. Some specimens have scattered black spots on dorsum. Dead specimens often turn bluish.

Diet

s, insect larvae, and other soft-bodied invertebrates.

Reproduction

. Lays 2–16 eggs per clutch. Young snakes hatch in about two months.