The Flying Snake (Chrysopelea)

Chrysopelea, more commonly known as the flying snake or gliding snake. Flying snakes are mildly venomous. The venom is only dangerous to their small prey. Their range is in Southeast Asia, southernmost China, India and Sri Lanka. Chrysopelea are diurnal, they hunt during the day. They prey upon lizards, frogs, birds and bats. The smallest species reach about 2 feet in length and the largest grow to 4 feet. This snakes are harmless to humans.