Twin Barred Tree Snake

Southeast Asia Snakes

Snakes ~ Flying Snakes ~ Twin Barred Tree Snake

The twin-barred tree snake is the smallest and rarest of the three flying snakes in Southeast Asia. It occurs sympatrically with the paradise tree snake in Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and Indonesia but is far less common. This colourful flying snake species is defined by its broad red bands across the body with a corresponding thin yellow band to each that is bordered by jagged black lines.

The ventrals are greenish with a yellowish white ventrolateral line on each side. This rare flying snake is considered shy in temperament, compared to the golden and paradise tree snake, both of which are highly aggressive. In the wild, this snake feeds on lizards and possibly frogs. Not much is known about its ecology but it should be similiar to other flying snakes.