Thrasops jacksonii ,

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commonly called jacksons tree snake,they are a species of Opisthoglypha (rear-fanged colubrid) from the africa that average 5-7 feet in length. It is considered mildy venomous. no fatalities have been reported.

Typical characteristics are their  enlarged eyes and coffin shaped head somewhat resembling a black mamba. they puff their throat out in defense when provoked. overall a diurnal and highly arboreal species.

 

  they're known to be on a much more nervous level than many colubrids, which makes them flighty and sometimes difficult to work with. hooks are highly recommended!
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Coming from their native lands in Africa, they do best in a semi tropical habitat, warm with humidity levels fluctuating from 50-80%. I keep my thrasops all bioactive and live planted and are thriving. They eat a variety of prey items like chicken chicks, quail and mice in my care.
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