Golden Tree Snake
Chrysopelea ornata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusChrysopelea (Flying Snakes)
- SpeciesChrysopelea ornata (Golden Tree Snake)
About the Golden Tree Snake
Chrysopelea ornata (Thai: งูเขียวพระอินทร์) is a species of mildly venomous opisthoglyphous (rear-fanged) colubrid snake found in both South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is commonly known as the golden tree snake, ornate flying snake, and golden flying snake. Along with the other species in the genus Chrysopelea, the golden tree snake is unusual, as it is capable of a type of gliding "flight" (more of a controlled "throwing" or "falling") — mainly utilised during the pursuit of prey animals — from tree-to-tree. This action is also used to great effect for the snake to flee its own potential predators (such as birds or other reptiles). Currently, three subspecies are recognised. The snake's striking looks, and potential for gliding, have made it a coveted choice for captivity.
The species name ornata is Latin for "decorated or "ornamented", in reference to the ornate coloration. English: golden tree snake, gliding snake, ornate flying snake, golden flying snake, gold and black tree snake, flying tree snake
Hindi: kala jin. Sinhala: pol-mal-karawala, malsara. German: Gelbgrüne Schmuckbaumnatter, Gewöhnliche Schmuckbaumnatter. Bengali: কালনাগিনী (Kaalnagini... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Golden Tree Snake in Cat Tien National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 6 | Sundarbans National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 7 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Golden Tree Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Golden Tree Snake sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Golden Tree Snake in Cat Tien National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Golden Tree Snake in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.