Green Tree Racer

The green tree racer, also known as the green bush rat snake, is a small and shy species widespread in northern Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand and China, but considered uncommon. Its southern range extends only till the tip of Peninsular Malaysia. A beautiful snake, this snake is usually yellowish green, but a more bluish form is also known. The ventrals are yellowish white the tail is slightly brownish; specimens from Peninsular Malaysia have light blue irises. Mostly arboreal, this diurnal rat snake is known from lowland to hilly rainforest. While it is known to feed on rodents, not much else is known about its ecology.