Interesting Facts: The Red-necked Bronzeback has only been described recently despite the fact that it is quite commonly spotted in Singapore. Interestingly, it was mis-identified as Elegant Bronzeback in Singapore until Gernot Vogel shed some light on the differences between Red-necked Bronzeback and the Elegant Bronzeback..

When disturbed, it puffs up its neck in a defensive posture, showing off its reddish-coloured neck.

Size: 1.0 m

Similar Species: Elegant Bronzeback

Diet: Mainly lizards and birds

Activity: Primary arboreal, diurnal, oviparous.

Habitat: Forested area.

References: A new species of Dendrelaphis (Serpentes: Colubridae) from Southeast Asia - Gernot Vogel & Johan Van Rooijen