Paradise flying tree snake

Description:

Paradise Tree Snake or Paradise Flying Snake Chrysopelea paradisi is a species of snake found in Asia. It can, like all species of its genus Chrysopelea, glide by stretching the body into a flattened strip using its ribs. It is mostly found in moist forests and can cover a horizontal distance of about 100 metres in a glide from the top of a tree. Slow motion photography shows an undulation of the snake's body in flight while the head remains relatively stable, suggesting controlled flight. They are mildly venomous with rear fangs and also can constrict its prey mostly lizards and bats.

Notes:

I saw this snake one sunny morning when I was about to leave home right on top of the plants beside my motorcycle parking area. I immediately grabbed my camera and took several shots. It is still seen roaming in my garden a year later.