Identify a snake, and what does it eat, please?

[2long]

Our security guard found this (harmless) snake and my daughter wants to help it.

But it's very lethargic and I reckon might not make it through the night.

Does anyone have any idea (the species and) its diet... so we might be able to help it survive.

Thanks in advance.

[Sophon]

It's a Golden Tree snake. 

[IraqRon]

beautiful tree snake, green, eats insects, lizzards, etc.  I hope it lives.

[Crossy]

Yup it's a Golden.

 

Beautiful, fast (I'm amazed you caught one), harmless to humans.

 

Eats frogs, eggs etc etc, can glide between trees.

 

Not sure what you could tempt it with, maybe some wet cat food if you have any, keep it warm and see what happens.

 

They are not rare, but if you can help one why not.

 

[OneMoreFarang]

Soons in a Thai forum: Is is poisonous, can I eat it? ???? 

[Doctor Tom]

This snake is the known as 'Greenitis nonovisaetius 90dayus maiximus',  the common 'Green Expat Marking Snake'. It seeks out overstaying expats, or those who's 90 day report is over 2 weeks late, bites them, at which they turn bright green and can be easily picked up by immigration.  I'm surprised that you weren't warned about this venomous little ratbag.  Handling it is not a good idea.

 

Or you could believe the posts above, up to you

[2long]

Thanks to you all. ????????????????????????

Our security guard caught it, but my daughter has taken over its care! ????????

The guard gave it some pork, which is struck at and gobbled up.

I hope it will have enough energy in the morning to disappear up a tree.

[2long]

Day #5 update.

The snake is still with us, and we keep it in a safe box at night.

It's not eating much, but that's sort of understandable because it naturally catches its own food that's moving.

Today's plan is to leave it in a tree in front of the house with plenty of sunlight. Of course, we don't want it to overheat, but some warmth might get it more active.

It has strength to react when handled, but appears not to want or be able to dart away as one would expect. A great pet to show off, but longterm it needs to be in its natural habitat and the novelty would wear off anyway.

[The Hammer2021]

On 7/26/2021 at 7:36 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

Soons in a Thai forum: Is is poisonous, can I eat it? ???? 

Reptiles are eaten in many countries. Highly prized in Saudi where pork is considered disgusting and India where beef is not eaten by the majority. Amphibians are eaten in USA and Europe. Snake's gall bladder in 'whisky' is considered an aphrodisiac here. A few years ago in Bangkok I tried 6 in one night  but the last one didn't work!

[wombat]

11 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

. Highly prized in Saudi

i can taste an export market here...

[Bredbury Blue]

A super fast snake, that 'flies' through the trees.

[wpcoe]

47 minutes ago, Bredbury Blue said:

A super fast snake, that 'flies' through the trees.

This video shows the Golden Tree Snake "flying" (it's actually just gliding...):

 

 

I wonder if the OP's snake is ill or injured, because as said above Golden Tree Snakes are usually *very* fast around humans.  They are slightly venomous, but are rear fanged so they'd have to grab onto a finger or toe and nibble to be able to inject any venom, and even then I don't believe a bite would be fatal.

[fabruer]

17 minutes ago, wpcoe said:

This video shows the Golden Tree Snake "flying" (it's actually just gliding...):

 

 

I wonder if the OP's snake is ill or injured, because as said above Golden Tree Snakes are usually *very* fast around humans.  They are slightly venomous, but are rear fanged so they'd have to grab onto a finger or toe and nibble to be able to inject any venom, and even then I don't believe a bite would be fatal.

I second your opinion of the snake probably being injured or ill.

Highly unusual behavior for this kind of snake. 

Sounds hard but Nature takes care of animals that are too old, hurt or ill to sustain themselves.

[crazykopite]

I stopped my gardener from killing one last week they are harmless however I don’t think it’s a good idea adopting it as a pet as they like their freedom

[FlorC]

Well that answered my question .

This one was killed by a local farmer , 100 m from me , while preparing his field.

[2long]

20 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

I stopped my gardener from killing one last week they are harmless however I don’t think it’s a good idea adopting it as a pet as they like their freedom

Totally agree. No wild animal should be confined, and NO animal should be caged.

Ours got its freedom today and we hope it gets strength to enjoy it.

[xylophone]

7 minutes ago, 2long said:

Totally agree. No wild animal should be confined, and NO animal should be caged.

Ours got its freedom today and we hope it gets strength to enjoy it.

Well done, very good to hear.

[toofarnorth]

Very nearly on topic and for those that like amphibians I found this yesterday while strimming the lawn edge. A toad but not the regular looking ones.

[Thingamabob]

16 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Reptiles are eaten in many countries. Highly prized in Saudi where pork is considered disgusting and India where beef is not eaten by the majority. Amphibians are eaten in USA and Europe. Snake's gall bladder in 'whisky' is considered an aphrodisiac here. A few years ago in Bangkok I tried 6 in one night  but the last one didn't work!

Killing and eating any form of animal is disgusting.

[Crossy]

1 hour ago, toofarnorth said:

Very nearly on topic and for those that like amphibians I found this yesterday while strimming the lawn edge. A toad but not the regular looking ones.

 

Did you see Ratty, Moley and Mr Badger too? Be careful if he gets the keys to your car!

[Autonuaq]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:58 PM, 2long said:

and my daughter wants to help it

Snakes are no pets. Beside they bring in all kind of long term unknown illnesses. And snake is not a pet.

The kind of food us needs you can not substitute with human made food.

 

You shorten the expected lifespan as well temper with animal well being.

 

Let it go outside and you will see will regularly around the house.

 

[siftasam]

Love to see them flying from tree to tree and hooking on the branch with their bent tail. Evolution, eh?

 

They love eating frogs and lizards here in Lamphun among the lamyai trees.

 

Their fangs are at the back of their upper jaws. So, don't stick your fingers in too far! They chew their prey.

 

[Aforek]

Golden tree snakes not completely harmless : they can bite and  they have a  mildly venomous venom , not considered to be dangerous to humans  

 

[kynikoi]

Was relaxing on a beach and this snake dropped out of a tree. Totally freaked me out.

 

Beautiful, fast

[cjinchiangrai]

They love the little geckos that are everywhere. I would rather have the geckos eating the flies and mosquitos though.

 

[The Hammer2021]

6 hours ago, 2long said:

Totally agree. No wild animal should be confined, and NO animal should be caged.

Ours got its freedom today and we hope it gets strength to enjoy it.

Except for zoos, circuses, food production zones and medical research labs and species survival breeding programs of course!

[The Hammer2021]

1 hour ago, cjinchiangrai said:

They love the little geckos that are everywhere. I would rather have the geckos eating the flies and mosquitos though.

 

My gecko is about as big a baby's arm!

[phetpeter]

They are a back fang snake, so don't point wth fingers or thumb once they bite, they find it differcult to release. not deadly for humans but they like to raid birds nests for eggs, afraid my dog doesn't like them and will kill if seen. watch them move and climb they are fast. Great tohave around the garden, but not if they want to come indoors.

[Kinok Powell]

Curious,why did you handle it without knowing what type of snake it was?

Braver man than me but maybe just as dumb, Joke.

By the way like all before me it is a harmless G T S. Can bite.

[Kinok Powell]

21 hours ago, toofarnorth said:

Very nearly on topic and for those that like amphibians I found this yesterday while strimming the lawn edge. A toad but not the regular looking ones.

Beautiful animal,can’t lick it.