This is a slender, large eyed non-venomous snake found along the east coast of Australia and Papua New Guinea. This common snake is harmless and easily recognised with a slender body and tail. Often pale yellow on the throat and belly and green to olive green to black on the back.
Its’ habitat ranges from forest to woodland to urban areas. Its’ fangs are at the back of the jaw, so like the brown tree snake, it is very difficult to transmit the venom to a human by biting. It has a mildly toxic venom that is not regarded as dangerous to humans.
These snakes are active during the day and rest at night. Their diet is frogs, water skinks and other small reptiles. They will also eat fish, small mammals and geckos.
They lay 5-12 elongated eggs per clutch.
Although common tree snakes are essentially harmless to humans, they will defend themselves by producing a horrible odour and they may bite. Generally, they will try to make a quick getaway when they realise someone is watching them.
