06/21/2025
The Rainbow Tree Snake (Gonyosoma margaritatum), also known as the Royal Tree Snake, is a striking species. It belongs to the Colubridae family and is notable for its impressive length, typically ranging from 91 to 122 cm, with some individuals reaching up to 168 cm in length.
This snake’s most captivating feature is its glossy bluish-black scales adorned with three bright red stripes, and mature adults may show pale yellowish patterns on their head and sides. It has a relatively short tail, tipped with a spiny end, used to explore its environment.
In terms of diet, the Rainbow Tree Snake is carnivorous, feeding primarily on small vertebrates found in its arboreal habitat. Like many tree snakes, it preys on frogs, lizards, birds, and their eggs, and may also consume small mammals and insects depending on availability.
