PingandSingh Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 For some time I found old snake skins. Yesterday, I saw one in a glimpse on my balcony. About a meter long and green. Who can help identify and inform if dangerous and on what to do to remove? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted March 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2014 Green tree snake,common, harmless, why do you want to remove it? they eat geckos and frogs,are non aggressive and will very quickly move away if it sees you,so just leave it alone. regards worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 ^ you mean golden tree snake though right? (Which can also be green). They do bite though if they can't run away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingandSingh Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks Worgeordie, Are you sure it is harmless? Can you know the snake by looking at the old skin? If harmless I do not want to remove it. I just feel not comfortable with snakes on my balconies and even inside my house without knowing them. Do you think they can move (hide) in blue pvc drain pipes? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted March 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2014 Thanks Worgeordie, Are you sure it is harmless? Can you know the snake by looking at the old skin? If harmless I do not want to remove it. I just feel not comfortable with snakes on my balconies and even inside my house without knowing them. Do you think they can move (hide) in blue pvc drain pipes? Thanks I can tell by the markings on the head of the slough skin, No they should not be in drain pipes,their natural habitat is in trees. Its a misconception that snakes are out to attack people ,thats why so many are killed by misinformed people,killed without thinking,there are only very few snakes that will attack you, Mambas from Africa,King Cobra when on nest of eggs,and one in Australia,the brown snake I think it is.All of them just want to flee when they see a human.Don't worry. Golden tree snake Chrysopelea ornata. regards Worgeordie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I had to deal with one of these recently when it came into the house. They're great climbers and will actually climb up anything even brick walls. Very fast. They do bite when cornered but aren't super venomous. Wearing gloves worked, after pinning it down with a broom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks Worgeordie, Are you sure it is harmless? Can you know the snake by looking at the old skin? If harmless I do not want to remove it. I just feel not comfortable with snakes on my balconies and even inside my house without knowing them. Do you think they can move (hide) in blue pvc drain pipes? Thanks Yes. I have never heard of anyone being harmed or killed by a piece of old shed skin. Snakes rarely hang about too long in one particular area. It`s probably gone on it`s merry way by now. No need to become paranoid over a piece of dead skin. Edited March 23, 2014 by Beetlejuice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 They do bite though if they can't run away. It would have to sprout legs first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Living at PKK for almost 6 yrs now. Rarely saw any snakes. At the house for 3+ months, and 3rd snake on the property. Rather large Malayan Pit Viper. Didn't end well for the snake ... ???? Edited November 10, 2022 by KhunLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 On 3/23/2014 at 8:29 AM, worgeordie said: I can tell by the markings on the head of the slough skin, No they should not be in drain pipes,their natural habitat is in trees. Its a misconception that snakes are out to attack people ,thats why so many are killed by misinformed people,killed without thinking,there are only very few snakes that will attack you, Mambas from Africa,King Cobra when on nest of eggs,and one in Australia,the brown snake I think it is.All of them just want to flee when they see a human.Don't worry. Golden tree snake Chrysopelea ornata. regards Worgeordie Brown snakes normally slide away. They dont chase people like Mambas. Eastern brown is world no 2 most venomous. Inland Taipan is world number 1. Black snakes are more aggressive. 90% of deaths due to idiots trying to kill the snake. Stand still dont move they go away. Mambas the main exception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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