Brown Tree Snake
A slender rear-fanged snake, mildly venomous, famous as an invasive species on Guam.
Overview
A slender rear-fanged snake, mildly venomous, famous as an invasive species on Guam.
History & Origin
The colubrid snake is native to Australia / New Guinea. It belongs to the family Colubrids, a lineage of snakes distributed across those regions and kept both in the wild and by specialist reptile keepers.
Appearance & Size
Brown Tree Snake is a medium (1–1.5 m) snake.
Temperament
Often nervous or defensive; best observed rather than handled, with retreat space respected.
Care & Husbandry
Colubrids are the largest, most diverse snake family and include many harmless, slender species ideal for keepers. Most are fed rodents, fish or insects depending on species; they need species-appropriate enclosures with good ventilation, hiding places and a temperature gradient.
Health & Lifespan
Generally hardy; risks include respiratory infection, mites and dehydration. Corn snakes and kingsnakes are famously easy, but wild-caught species need careful acclimation. In captivity a healthy individual may live around 10–15 years.
Popularity & Recognition
Colubrids are the richest snake family—garden racers, corn snakes, kingsnakes and coral-snake mimics all belong here. Corn snakes are a flagship beginner pet worldwide.
