All species Mildly venomous Pending expert review
Green vine snake
Ahaetulla nasuta
- ඇහැටුල්ලා
- பச்சைப் பாம்பு
This profile is pending review by a qualified herpetologist. Never rely on it to decide whether a snake is safe to approach.
Overview
A slender, rear-fanged tree snake. Its venom is considered mild for people, but any bite should still be cleaned and checked by a doctor.
How to recognise it
- 1Extremely slender, leaf-green body
- 2Long, pointed snout
- 3Horizontal, keyhole-shaped pupils
Where it lives
Shrubs, hedges and trees in forests and home gardens across much of the island.
