However, in Latin "cauda" means tail and "linea" mean line, possibly referencing the longitudinal lines reaching from head to tail.

[3] Prior to a 2012 study, several other species of Dendrelaphis were previously considered to be members of Dendrelaphis caudolineatus, but are now considered to be separate species: D. flavescens, D. terrificus, D. philippinensis, and D.

[2][1] It is found in a wide variety of forested habitats, commonly seen in trees and bushes, most often near swamps and streams.

[1] Dendrelaphis caudolineatus is a rather small and thin snake, it can reach a length of 180 centimeters but is usually closer to 140 cm.

[citation needed] The snake is diurnal and fully arboreal, and has oviparous reproduction,[2] laying clutches of five to eight eggs.