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Ahaetulla nasuta
Mildly venomous snake of gardens, forests, scrublands, cultivations etc. from lowlands to about 1000m a.s.l of hill country. Arboreal and diurnal. It preys on lizards, frogs, small mammals, and birds. There are records of even tadpoles, fishes and other snakes in its diet (Sri Lankawe Sarpayan – Ruchira Somaweera 2006)
Spotted on Apr 26, 2013
Submitted on May 20, 2013
8 Comments
Well, you have to handle it smoothly otherwise it may bite you..however venom is not harmful to humans!
So you were not afraid to handle it? I saw one (I think...) in the Philippines, and kept my distance.
Thank you bherath20 and Dana!
wow Nuwan
nice spotting and nice snake
Thank you jamiewgoodspeed
great picture
Thank you Debbie !
Amazing snake Nuwan, such a brilliant green!!