The Green Tree Snake is an occasional ground dweller, and when disturbed on the ground it seeks refuge by climbing. This little snake climbed up a broom handle only to find a dead end. Now seen back down onto a brick wall and seeking a better route to the treetops. The Green Tree Snake, Derendrelaphis punctulata,* is one of four species found in our backyard – all of them are harmless to people.
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*Dendra – latin for tree, Elaphe – are another genus of snake, punctulata – fine spotted
http://www.arod.com.au/arod/reptilia/Squamata/Colubridae/Dendrelaphis/punctulatus
Beautiful photos, Tom. Thank you!