Common Bronzeback கொம்பேறி மூக்கன்

Common name: Common bronzeback

Tamil name: கொம்பேறி மூக்கன்  
Binomial name: Dendrelaphis tristis

Photo shot at: opposite to Research scholar’s hostel

Photo credit: Gladwin John  

The bronzeback is an arboreal snake, rarely coming to the ground. On ground, it moves with the fore body erect. It climbs trees with amazing speed. It is difficult to capture and has the ability to spring. A diurnal snake, feeds largely on lizards and tree frogs. It becomes quite tame in captivity.