Ular emas

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A species of tree snake featuring golden-yellow or iridescent scales, often specifically referring to the ornate flying snake.

Etymology

Formed from the words 'ular' and 'emas' (gold, from Sanskrit 'hema'). This descriptive name is used to refer to the arboreal snake (Gonyosoma oxycephalum) or other species possessing striking golden-yellow pigmentation on their skin.

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