Snake ID: Dendrelaphis punctulata?

[Mario89]

Hello everybody,

I´m a german student, who stayed in Australia with a workingholiday-visa for 10 months. In this time I found some interesting reptiles and would like to know, which species they are.

At first I´d like to know, if this snake is the common green tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulata)! Is my id correct?

I found it in Kuranda, Queensland in April, 18 of 2010.

Thanks in advance and best regards,
Mario

 

[Bushman]

G'day Mario. I think that you're correct with your ID. It looks like a Dendrelaphis punctulatus to me too.

Common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) at the Australian Reptile Online Database | ReptilesDownUnder.com


There's a very similar species up that way called Dendrelaphis calligastra. You have to be careful not to confuse the two.

Northern tree snake (Dendrelaphis calligastra) at the Australian Reptile Online Database | ReptilesDownUnder.com

 

[Snake_Whisperer]

+1 ID is correct.

 

[LadyJ]

Very beautiful snake and a very gorgeous shot too! Any more you feel kind enough to share?

 

[Mario89]

Thank you very much for your confirmations!

Unfortunately I have no more pics of Australian snakes, but many more of other lizards etc.! The only other snake I saw in wildlife was one red-bellied black snake. But I didnt had the opportunity to take a picture.

Best regards, Mario

 

[Bushman]

It's a pleasure Mario. Happy to confirm. It was a good guess on your part.
By the way, it's a good clear photo, which makes our job so much easier.