Golden Tree Snake: Flying Snakes

The Golden Tree Snake can be found in a variety of habitats such as secondary forests, plantations, agricultural areas and rural gardens. People say "Snakes can't fly. Why would you call it that?!"  Well people this snake does. It glides from tree to tree.When these snakes 'fly' they flaten their body so the wind will make them sore. These snakes are not actually brown. They have a striking patern that is green or greenish-yellow and black. It preys on mice, lizards, and other snakes. It ranges from Burma, Thailand, Indochina, and Southern China to Northern Peninsula Malaysia. This sn ake is common in the phang-nga, Krabi area of Southern Thailand. These snakes are active durning the day. Flying snakes are good climbers and hunts coconut palms.