A Golden Tree Snake climbing in the aerial roots of a ficus tree. It is also known as the golden flying snake as it is capable of flight by gliding through the air.

The Golden Tree Snake is pale green or greenish yellow with black crossbars and spots at intervals. Its flattened head is black with yellow cross bars and has a constricted neck, a blunt nose and large eyes with round pupils. Its venom is not very poisonous and it is considered harmless.