Non-Venomous

Oriental Whip Snake For Sale

Ahaetulla prasina

Pencil-thin and brilliant green, the Oriental Whip Snake (Ahaetulla prasina) is a diurnal hunter that uses keen binocular vision to track lizards through foliage, a rarity among snakes. Common across Thailand, it rarely bites and instead gapes to flash a blue-black mouth in defence. Only mildly rear-fanged, it is an immensely popular display species.

Overview

Adult Length

100 – 150 cm (extremely slender)

Venom

Rear-fanged — mildly toxic. Not dangerous to humans. Bites are rare and symptoms minor.

In the Wild

Habitat

Arboreal. Forest edges, gardens, plantations, hedgerows and suburban green spaces. 0 – 1,500 m. Extremely common throughout all of Thailand.

Wild Diet

Lizards (particularly agamids and skinks) and frogs. Diurnal visual hunter — uses binocular vision to track prey.

Captive Care

Captive Diet

Pre-killed lizards or geckos. Every 5 – 7 days. Transition to mice can be difficult.

Temperature

26 – 30 °C ambient — 24 °C cool end

Humidity

60 – 75 %. Misting 3× per week.

UV Requirements

Moderate (diurnal). UVI 1.0 – 2.0. Low-level UVB recommended.

Enclosure

Tall arboreal. Min 60 × 60 × 90 cm. Dense foliage, fine horizontal perches for grip.

Temperament

Alert and curious. Rarely bites; may gape displaying blue-black mouth interior as defence. Very popular display species.

Distribution in Thailand

Known regional occurrences across Thailand. Wild-source collection is regulated; all stock is supplied wholesale under CITES-compliant export.

Wholesale Only — Apply for Access

Medusa Reptile Co. supplies the Oriental Whip Snake to licensed wholesale buyers and importers via air cargo from Thailand. Minimum order quantities apply.

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Export is conducted strictly under CITES permits and Thai wildlife law. We do not sell to the general public.