- Dendrelaphis gorei
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Gore's Bronzeback Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Colubridae Genus: Dendrelaphis Species: gorei Binomial name Dendrelaphis gorei
(Wall, 1910)Dendrelaphis gorei (often called Gore's Bronzeback or referred to as a Himalayan Bronzeback) is a species of tree snake. It can be found in parts of India (Darjeeling, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh), Myanmar, Vietnam, and China (Xinjiang, Tibet).
The snake is highly variable, typically non-venomous (some have enlarged rear fangs and toxin saliva) with large, regular scales on head.
References
- Wall, Frank 1910 Notes on snakes collected in Upper Assam. Part II. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 19 (4): 825-845.
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