Scientific Name
Boiga cyanea
Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 114 - 187 cm
Diet
Carnivorous.
primarily on lizards, supplemented by frogs, birds, and rodents.
Appearance
A slender, medium-sized arboreal snake, known for its vibrant green or bluish-green dorsal coloration and large, triangular head that is distinct from its slender neck. It possesses large, golden-brown eyes with vertical, cat-like pupils, and a yellowish-white belly.
Toxicology
Mildly venomous. Not considered dangerous to humans. Cat snakes are rear fanged snakes, their bites generally cause only minor local swelling or itching, if any effect at all
Habitat
Dense, humid tropical forests, including primary and secondary forests, montane zones, and coastal areas.
Distribution.
Found throughout Thailand.
Although sightings of these cats have been reported, they are rarely seen due to their habitat and behaviour. Nearly all sightings today are with camera traps.
Green Cat Snakes are nocturnal and mostly arboreal. If threatened, they often form their bodies into tight S-curves, lift their heads, and may deliver a bite if provoked.
