Neuwied's Tree Snake

Fascinating facts about the Neuwied's Tree Snake

• A 66-cm (26-in) adult is medium-sized; Dipsas neuwiedi is arboreal and preys on snails and slugs.
• Dipsas neuwiedi is found from sea level up to 1,450 m (4,760 ft) in forest and savanna habitats in southeastern Brazil.
• The species bears the name of Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied, a 19th-century naturalist whose voyages sparked interest in South American wildlife. This naming honors the link between early exploration and today’s biodiversity knowledge, reminding us that scientific discovery is a relay race across centuries.

At a glance

About the Neuwied's Tree Snake

Neuwied's tree snake, Dipsas neuwiedi, is a medium-sized colubrid that can reach a snout-to-vent length of 66 cm (26 in). It is found in southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits forest and savanna from sea level up to 1,450 m (4,760 ft). The species is arboreal and nocturnal, preys upon snails and slugs, and is oviparous, laying clutches of about eight eggs.

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