Flying snakes

Chrysopelea, also known as the flying snake, belongs to the family Colubridae. Although they are venomous creatures, their venom is dangerous only to their small prey. The flying snake can be found in China, India and Sri Lanka.

They are diurnal creatures, which means that they catch their prey during the day. Their diet consists of lizards, birds, bats and various rodents.

According to University of Chicago scientist, Jake Socha, Ph.D., “Despite their lack of wing-like appendages, flying snakes are skilled aerial locomotors.” Their flight technique involves flattening their bodies into C shape waves.

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