Tonto21 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I’ve known of a snake living in my lock-up, (where I keep gardening tools and tin cans/plastic bottles and stuff for recycling) for a few weeks now, but never got to see him. Well he made a show today, I think it’s a ‘Golden Tree Snake’ these snakes are super fast, thin, and agile, bite fast and often, and they do have venom, but the venom is only toxic to frogs. But, I’m no expert. Is this a Golden Tree Snake? Can anyone confirm what this snake is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1fanatic Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) Looks like a Golden Tree Snake to me. As you say, they are fast and aggressive - although thankfully not dangerous unless you're a tree frog. My dogs kill them frequently (much to my horror), whereas they know to give cobras a wide berth, whilst barking v aggressively. Quick edit - If its not a Golden Tree Snake I've been v blase about one hell of a lot of snakes . Edited March 15, 2012 by F1fanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I've seen a half dozen green tree snakes including one in my 3rd floor apartment room a few years ago. I just scooped in into a laundry bag and released it into the woods nearby. I was amazed it could climb up the building so easily. The one in your shed looks identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 You should charge it rent.......it's got a bloody cheek thinking it can just hang about your place killing things when it likes, messing up the floor, taking advantage of your hospitality........ Just go out and offer it a tenancy agreement, it will be off like a shot........... Squatting snakes.......what's the world coming to ......mutter mutter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakeman Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I heard they taste like chicken. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Golden Tree Snake. Remember the first time I saw one in Chiang Mai. Moved really fast across the road in front of me and right up a tree. Bit creepy to see something that long and that fast and that close to me. Can see more snakes at Thailandsnakes.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Golden Tree Snake. Remember the first time I saw one in Chiang Mai. Moved really fast across the road in front of me and right up a tree. Bit creepy to see something that long and that fast and that close to me. Can see more snakes at Thailandsnakes.com Very interesting.......it has very amphibian type eyes, I haven't noticed that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. I have a one-eyed trouser snake, the G/f has taken a shine to it, usually nocturnal spits venom but not poisonous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytigerbkk Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Golden Tree Snake. Remember the first time I saw one in Chiang Mai. Moved really fast across the road in front of me and right up a tree. Bit creepy to see something that long and that fast and that close to me. Can see more snakes at Thailandsnakes.com Very interesting.......it has very amphibian type eyes, I haven't noticed that before. Hi Blether, The pupils of the Golden Tree Snake are round because it is diurnal (active during daylight hours). Snakes with slit type eyes (such as Pythons) are nocturnal(active at night). Regards, Tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. I have a one-eyed trouser snake, the G/f has taken a shine to it, usually nocturnal spits venom but not poisonous. Why do supposedly mature men reduce an interesting thread to juvenile level humor? It may have been funny when I was 12...but it's kind of just sad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannascuba Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 "Why do supposedly mature men reduce an interesting thread to juvenile level humor?" "It may have been funny when I was 12...but it's kind of just sad now." Lighten up Francis........Its OK to laugh occasionally.......It was funny when I was 12 and still is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeter Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. I have a one-eyed trouser snake, the G/f has taken a shine to it, usually nocturnal spits venom but not poisonous. Why do supposedly mature men reduce an interesting thread to juvenile level humor? It may have been funny when I was 12...but it's kind of just sad now. Laughing is good for you and you and you are right it is an interesting subject, I see a fair number of reptiles on my bike rides round here and treat it as a privelege to see them. Always carry a small stick to get them off the road and back to safety. Edited March 16, 2012 by exeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakeman Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Laughter keeps you young. I feel sorry for you if your trouser snake is green. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Saw a baby one of these once...tried to grab its tail and it jumped about 1 meter into a nearby bush to escape...it moved really quick.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macksview Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 at my first encounter with those slippery little devis, near the pla duk pond, i got a bit excited and forgot my carefully learned thai pronounciation of snake, none of the family seemed concerned, at the lack of a thai cavalry armed with sticks arriving, i yelled out snake in english, soon the wife arrived with the desired response, upon later discussion, the thai mob, wondered why i was so worried about a rat, so the standing orders now are, if the son in law, yells about a rat, just come running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. I have a one-eyed trouser snake, the G/f has taken a shine to it, usually nocturnal spits venom but not poisonous. Why do supposedly mature men reduce an interesting thread to juvenile level humor? It may have been funny when I was 12...but it's kind of just sad now. I'll often make silly comments just to bring a topic bact to the top of the board. Otherwise, on a busy night a good topic will be pushed out of sight by stimulating subjects like where can I get a good hamburger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennkate Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 my pic They do like to wrap yhemselvs around things like fencing. got rid of mine with a blast from the mossie spray After I took the pichttp://static.thaivisa.com/forum/uploads/monthly_03_2012/post-53881-0-21497300-1331931085_thumb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 They are beautiful creatures and shouldn't be harmed. Snakes do FAR more good than harm. As long as they don't feel threatened they are not aggressive. Do I want them in my house? No, but there's no need to kill them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunta71 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I like most snakes so long as they aren't pink, trouser snakes. I have a one-eyed trouser snake, the G/f has taken a shine to it, usually nocturnal spits venom but not poisonous. Why do supposedly mature men reduce an interesting thread to juvenile level humor? It may have been funny when I was 12...but it's kind of just sad now. I'll often make silly comments just to bring a topic bact to the top of the board. Otherwise, on a busy night a good topic will be pushed out of sight by stimulating subjects like where can I get a good hamburger. Having eaten both I vote for hamburgers over Cascade Timber Rattlers. Haven't tried any Thai snakes. Where can I find a good eating Thai snake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soihok Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Be afraid, be very afraid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDRwZ4Pf9rM&feature=endscreen&NR=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Found this bloke hiding in the louvered door under our kitchen sink. I opened the door and he jumped out onto the floor and slithered off under the back door. OOps; can't upload photo' for some reason ! Edited March 17, 2012 by trainman34014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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