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What is Common Bronzeback?

May 16, 2026

A rare species of snake, identified as the “Common Bronze-back Tree Snake”, has been recently spotted in the Belrayan range of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district.

About Common Bronzeback:

  • It is a non-venomous species of tree snake found in South and Southeast Asia.
  • Scientific Name: Dendrelaphis tristis
  • Other Names: Indian Bronzeback Tree Snake and Daudin's Bronzeback
  • Habitat and Distribution:
    • They are found in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan.
    • They inhabit dry forests, wet montane forests, and the Himalayan foothills.
    • They can also occur in rural and urban areas, in gardens and parks.
    • They are arboreal and prefer the treetops to life on the ground.
  • Conservation Status:
    • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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