Die Peitschennattern (Ahaetulla) oder Baumschnüffler sind baumbewohnende Schlangen mit einem dünnen, extrem langgestreckten Körper. Der Kopf ist deutlich vom Körper abgesetzt und endet in einer vierkantigen spitzen Schnauze. Ihre Heimat ist das tropische Südostasien. Es handelt sich um Trugnattern, deren Giftzähne relativ weit hinten im Kiefer stehen und deren Biss für Menschen deshalb wenig gefährlich ist. Sie erbeuten zumeist kleine Echsen, die bis zum Eintreten der Giftwirkung mit den Zähnen festgehalten werden.
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Die Peitschennattern (Ahaetulla) oder Baumschnüffler sind baumbewohnende Schlangen mit einem dünnen, extrem langgestreckten Körper. Der Kopf ist deutlich vom Körper abgesetzt und endet in einer vierkantigen spitzen Schnauze. Ihre Heimat ist das tropische Südostasien. Es handelt sich um Trugnattern, deren Giftzähne relativ weit hinten im Kiefer stehen und deren Biss für Menschen deshalb wenig gefährlich ist. Sie erbeuten zumeist kleine Echsen, die bis zum Eintreten der Giftwirkung mit den Zähnen festgehalten werden.
Ahaetulla, commonly referred to as Asian vine snakes or Asian whip snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes distributed throughout tropical Asia. They are considered by some scientists to be mildly venomous and are what is commonly termed as 'rear-fanged' or more appropriately, opisthoglyphous, meaning their enlarged teeth or fangs, intended to aid in venom delivery, are located in the back of the upper jaw, instead of in the front as they are in vipers or cobras. As colubrids, Ahaetulla do not possess a true venom gland or a sophisticated venom delivery system. The Duvernoy's gland of this genus, homologous to the venom gland of true venomous snakes, produces a secretion which, though not well studied, is considered not to be medically significant to humans.
Green-colored members of this genus are often referred to as green vine snakes. They are not to be confused with the "green vine snake" Oxybelis fulgidus, which convergently appears very similar but is found in Central and South America.
Their closest relative is the monotypic genus Proahaetulla, which Ahaetulla diverged from in the mid-Oligocene. From here, the clade containing Proahaetulla and Ahaetulla is a sister group to the genus Dryophiops, and the clade containing all three of these genera is a sister group to the clade containing the bronzeback snakes (Dendrelaphis) and flying snakes (Chrysopelea).[1]
In 2020, an analysis of Ahaetulla nasuta, Ahaetulla dispar, and Ahaetulla pulverulenta throughout their range found them to represent species complexes containing several undescribed or formerly synonymized species, leading to the description of A. borealis, A. farnsworthi, A. malabarica, A. travancorica, and A. sahyadrensis, as well as the resurrection of A. oxyrhyncha and A. isabellina. Ahaetulla nasuta and Ahaetulla pulverulenta, formerly considered to have much wider ranges, are now considered endemic to Sri Lanka.[2][3]
They are found from Sri Lanka and India to China and much of Southeast Asia. Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of India are major hotspots of diversity for the genus, with 10 of the 17 currently-described species being endemic to these regions.[4]
The taxonomy of vine snakes is not well-documented, and literature varies widely, but there are 18 currently accepted species in the genus Ahaetulla:[4]
Several undescribed species (including the Southeast Asian Ahaetulla formerly assigned to A. nasuta) still likely remain in these complexes[2]
All Ahaetulla species are characterized by thin, elongated bodies, with extremely long tails and a sharply triangular shaped head. They are primarily green in color, but can vary quite a bit to yellows, oranges, greys, and browns. They can have black and/or white patterning, or can be solid in color. Their eyes are almost unique in the reptile world, having keen binocular vision and keyhole shaped pupils, being similar in this aspect with twig snakes, who also have keyhole shaped pupils.
The genus name Ahaetulla comes from the Sinhalese name ehetulla for Ahaetulla nasuta, which means 'eye plucker' or 'eye striker.[5]
The Sinhala name "Aheatulla" or "eye-plucker" forms the taxonomic genus name. In Tamil, it is known as pachai paambu, in Malayalam it is known as pachila paambu, in Telugu it is known as Pasarika Paamu, in Marathi, it is known as shelati snake, and in Kannada it is known as Hasiru Haavu. There are dozens of other vernacular names for this snake genus within its range.[6][7]
They are primarily diurnal and arboreal, living in humid rainforests. Their diet consists mainly of lizards, but sometimes frogs and rodents are also consumed. Ahaetulla fronticincta, however, feeds exclusively on fish, striking its prey from branches overhanging water. Ahaetulla venom is not considered to be dangerous to humans, but serves to cause paralysis in their fast moving prey choices. They are ovoviviparous.
Ahaetulla species are not yet frequently captive bred, as are many of the more popular snakes in the reptile keeping hobby. They are suitable for more advanced keepers, requiring a humid arboreal habitat and a diet of lizards as they rarely switch to rodents. Without proper husbandry, they are prone to health issues and stress.
Ahaetulla, commonly referred to as Asian vine snakes or Asian whip snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes distributed throughout tropical Asia. They are considered by some scientists to be mildly venomous and are what is commonly termed as 'rear-fanged' or more appropriately, opisthoglyphous, meaning their enlarged teeth or fangs, intended to aid in venom delivery, are located in the back of the upper jaw, instead of in the front as they are in vipers or cobras. As colubrids, Ahaetulla do not possess a true venom gland or a sophisticated venom delivery system. The Duvernoy's gland of this genus, homologous to the venom gland of true venomous snakes, produces a secretion which, though not well studied, is considered not to be medically significant to humans.
Green-colored members of this genus are often referred to as green vine snakes. They are not to be confused with the "green vine snake" Oxybelis fulgidus, which convergently appears very similar but is found in Central and South America.
Ahaetulla es un género de serpientes de la familia Colubridae y subfamilia Colubrinae. Incluye ocho especies que se distribuyen por Asia desde la India hasta Corea y en numerosas islas de la zona.
Se reconocen a las siguientes especies:[1]
Ahaetulla es un género de serpientes de la familia Colubridae y subfamilia Colubrinae. Incluye ocho especies que se distribuyen por Asia desde la India hasta Corea y en numerosas islas de la zona.
Pronksmadu (Ahaetulla) on maoperekond.[1]
Pronksmadude perekonda klassifitseeritakse roomajate andmebaasis järgmised maoliigid[2]:
Nad elavad Aasias, Indias ja Koreas.
Selles artiklis on kasutatud prantsuskeelset artiklit fr:Ahaetulla seisuga 18.12.2013.
Ahaetulla Colubridae familiako narrasti genero bat da. Indiatik Koreara bizi dira, baita Ozeano Barean dauden hainbat uhartetan.
Ahaetulla Colubridae familiako narrasti genero bat da. Indiatik Koreara bizi dira, baita Ozeano Barean dauden hainbat uhartetan.
Ahaetulla est un genre de serpents de la famille des Colubridae[1].
Les espèces de ce genre se rencontrent en Asie, de l'Inde à la Corée, et dans de nombreuses îles du Pacifique[1].
Toutes les espèces de ce genre ont un corps fin, une queue très longue et une tête triangulaire et allongée. Elles sont principalement de couleur verte mais peuvent être jaunes, orange, grises ou brunes. Elles présentent parfois des motifs noirs ou blancs.
Leur œil présente une pupille allongée horizontalement, en "trou de serrure", leur offrant une vision binoculaire.
Ce sont des ovovivipares.
Ce sont des serpents diurnes et arboricoles, qui vivent dans les forêts humides. Ils se nourrissent principalement de petits lézards mais peuvent également à l'occasion consommer de petits amphibiens ou rongeurs. L'une des espèces, Ahaetulla fronticincta, se nourrit de poissons.
Les membres du genre Ahaetulla ont un venin peu toxique en raison de leur régime alimentaire.
Selon Reptarium Reptile Database (31 juillet 2021)[2] :
Ahaetulla est un genre de serpents de la famille des Colubridae.
Ular pucuk adalah jenis-jenis ular pohon bertubuh kecil dan ramping yang diklasifikasikan sebagai marga Ahaetulla. Dinamakan "ular pucuk" karena bentuk tubuhnya yang menyerupai pucuk-pucuk tanaman yang panjang dan hijau cerah. Nama umum ular-ular ini dalam bahasa Inggris adalah Vine snakes atau Asian vine-snake.[1]
Semua jenis memiliki bentuk kepala yang runcing seperti anak panah, serta tinggal di pepohonan, tanaman, atau semak-semak. Berbisa menengah, tetapi tidak sampai mematikan bagi manusia. Ular-ular ini tersebar luas di Asia Selatan hingga kepulauan Nusantara.[1]
Berikut adalah klasifikasi menurut situs Reptile Database.[1]
Ular pucuk adalah jenis-jenis ular pohon bertubuh kecil dan ramping yang diklasifikasikan sebagai marga Ahaetulla. Dinamakan "ular pucuk" karena bentuk tubuhnya yang menyerupai pucuk-pucuk tanaman yang panjang dan hijau cerah. Nama umum ular-ular ini dalam bahasa Inggris adalah Vine snakes atau Asian vine-snake.
Semua jenis memiliki bentuk kepala yang runcing seperti anak panah, serta tinggal di pepohonan, tanaman, atau semak-semak. Berbisa menengah, tetapi tidak sampai mematikan bagi manusia. Ular-ular ini tersebar luas di Asia Selatan hingga kepulauan Nusantara.
Ahaetulla ialah satu genus ular yang sedikit berbisa dan siungnya terletak di belakang rahang atas untuk memudahkan penyampaian bisa.
Ahaetulla ialah satu genus ular yang sedikit berbisa dan siungnya terletak di belakang rahang atas untuk memudahkan penyampaian bisa.
Ahaetulla – rodzaj węży z rodziny połozowatych (Colubridae).
Subkontynent Indyjski i Azja Południowo-Wschodnia.
Do rodzaju jest zaliczanych 9 gatunków:[1]
Ahaetulla – rodzaj węży z rodziny połozowatych (Colubridae).
Ahaetulla é um gênero de cobras Colubridae do sudeste asiático encontrada do Sri Lanka e da Índia para a China e grande parte do sudeste da Ásia, incluindo muitas ilhas do Pacífico.[1]
A taxonomia das cobras vinha não está bem documentada, e a literatura varia muito, mas existem 9 - 10 espécies comumente aceitas no gênero Ahaetulla:
Ahaetulla é um gênero de cobras Colubridae do sudeste asiático encontrada do Sri Lanka e da Índia para a China e grande parte do sudeste da Ásia, incluindo muitas ilhas do Pacífico.
Ahaetulla[1] este un gen de șerpi din familia Colubridae.[1]
Cladograma conform Catalogue of Life[1]:
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瘦蛇屬是游蛇科下的一個屬,亦被稱為「藤蛇」或「鞭蛇」。主要分佈於印度至中國,以至東南亞地區,包括太平洋諸島嶼。瘦蛇屬於後齒型的有毒蛇種(殺傷力較低),相對於眼鏡蛇或蝰蛇一類具高度攻擊性的毒蛇而言,瘦蛇的毒素則主要於朝口腔內彎曲的後排牙齒裡分泌,因此在面對獵物時並不如前面提到的蛇類般容易施展其毒素。
瘦蛇的分類尚未得到完備的整理,名字的變化亦相當大。不過仍然有八個主要的類別是被普遍認同的,包括:
所有瘦蛇屬的蛇類都有著瘦長的身軀,尾巴非常幼長,頭部呈顯著尖銳的三角形。瘦蛇的基本顏色是綠色,但也有一些品種呈黃色、橙色、灰色及棕色。牠們身體上的體紋以黑色或白色為主,間中亦會黑白相間。牠們的視力模式及眼睛形狀在爬蟲類中堪稱獨特,第一牠們觀看事物採取「雙眼並視」的模式;第二,牠們的瞳孔形狀仿如匙孔。
瘦蛇具備日行性及樹棲性的特質,主要生活於濕氣較重的熱帶雨林裡。以蜥蜴類為食,有時也會捕食蛙類及鼠類。瘦蛇雖然具有毒素,但牠們對於人類的威脅並不大;當牠們面對移動迅捷的獵物時,才會以毒素令對手麻痺及失去活動能力。另外,瘦蛇是卵胎生的。
瘦蛇是出口寵物貿易的常見物種,商店及飼育者對於這些瘦蛇的實際品種並不講究。其實飼養瘦蛇有一定的難度,因為牠們習慣生活於潮濕的環境中,而且進食的又是蜥蜴、鼠類等並非隨意獲得的生物。而且瘦蛇性情容易緊張,蛇鱗及皮膚對於環境及寄生物的騷擾亦相當敏感。養育牠們確實具有挑戰性,但對於的資深的爬蟲類飼育者而言卻是值得的。