Bronze back tree snake Dendrelaphis tristis swallowing a tree frog part 1 #snake #frog #swallow

This bronze back tree snake is swallowing a tree frog. The frog seems larger than the frog in the first glimpse, but the snake manages to swallow it.

Dendrelaphis tristis, commonly known as the common bronzeback or Daudin's bronzeback, is a species of tree-snake found in Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bhutan. It is a slender snake with a pointed head and a bronze colored line running right down its back. The average length of an adult is about 50 cm (20 in), but some individuals can reach up to 100 cm (39 in).

Dendrelaphis tristis is a diurnal and arboreal snake, meaning it is active during the day and spends most of its time in trees. It is a non-venomous snake and its diet consists of lizards, frogs, and small birds.

The common bronzeback is a relatively common snake and is not considered to be threatened. However, it is sometimes killed by people because it is mistaken for a venomous snake.

Here are some additional facts about Dendrelaphis tristis:

The species was first described by François Marie Daudin in 1803.
The scientific name Dendrelaphis comes from the Greek words dendron, meaning "tree", and laphys, meaning "snake".
The common name "bronzeback" refers to the bronze colored line that runs down the back of the snake.
Dendrelaphis tristis is a sexually dimorphic species, meaning that males and females have different physical characteristics. Males are typically larger than females and have a more pronounced bronze colored line on their backs.
The common bronzeback is a relatively slow-moving snake, but it is agile and can climb trees and shrubs with ease.
Dendrelaphis tristis is a solitary snake and does not form social groups.
The breeding season for Dendrelaphis tristis is from March to May. Females lay clutches of 4-12 eggs, which hatch after about 60 days.
Juvenile common bronzebacks are independent from their parents shortly after hatching.
Dendrelaphis tristis has a lifespan of 10-15 years.

The frog in the video is a tree frog from Sri Lanka; Polypedates ranwellai
Polypedates ranwellai, also known as the Ranwella's spined tree frog, Ranwella's horned tree frog, or Ranwella's tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and only known from its type locality, Gilimale forest near Ratnapura, the Sabaragamuwa Province.

The species was first described in 2012 by L. J. Mendis Wickramasinghe, D. A. I. Munindradasa, and P. Fernando. The specific name, ranwellai, is in honor of Sanjeewa Ranwella, a medical doctor by profession, for his contributions towards conserving Gilimale forest reserve and conservation of wildlife in general.

Polypedates ranwellai is a moderate-sized frog, with males measuring 40.5–48.8 mm in snout–vent length (SVL) and females measuring 67.9 mm in SVL. The dorsum is brown with dark brown blotches and has four small spines on the head. The tympanum is distinct and the parotoid glands are large. The limbs are slender and the fingers are webbed. The ventral surface is white.

The call of Polypedates ranwellai is a series of short, high-pitched trills. The frogs are active during the night and are found in moist forests. They breed in temporary pools and the tadpoles develop directly.

Polypedates ranwellai is a relatively new species and its conservation status is not yet known. However, the type locality is a forest reserve and the frog is only known from this location. Habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats to the species.

Here are some additional facts about Polypedates ranwellai:

The species is sexually dimorphic, with males being smaller than females.
The call of the male is a series of short, high-pitched trills.
The frogs are active during the night and are found in moist forests.
They breed in temporary pools and the tadpoles develop directly.
The species is only known from its type locality, a forest reserve in Sri Lanka.
Habitat loss and fragmentation are major threats to the species.

The snake first strikes the frog with its fangs, injecting venom into the frog's body. The venom paralyzes the frog, making it easier for the snake to swallow.
The snake then coils its body around the frog and begins to swallow it headfirst. The snake's jaws are very flexible, and they can stretch to accommodate even large prey items.
As the snake swallows the frog, it uses its muscles to push the frog down its throat. The frog's body is covered in slippery mucus, which helps to make it easier for the snake to swallow.
The entire process of swallowing a frog can take several minutes. Once the frog is completely swallowed, the snake will uncoil its body and move on in search of its next meal.
Here are some additional details about the process of a bronzeback snake swallowing a tree frog:

The venom injected by the snake paralyzes the frog's muscles, including the muscles that control its breathing. This prevents the frog from suffocating as it is swallowed.