Ahaetulla fusca
species of snake
Ahaetulla fusca (Indochinese Long Nosed Vine Snake), is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found throughout Southeast Asia
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Description
Adults can grow up to 2 meters in length and are characterized by a slender body, a prehensile tail, and an elongated, pointed head. The species displays an emerald green coloration, lighter on the belly, with black and white interstitial skin. It has horizontal pupils and a distinctly elongated snout, sometimes slightly upturned.
Range and Habitat
This species is found from Myanmar and Thailand to Cambodia and south Vietnam. A. fusca primarily inhabits lowland dry forests but is also commonly found in disturbed habitats, where it adapts well to altered environments.
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