Brown tree snakes crossing gaps

Especially in tropical areas many species of snakes live in trees, but how they move in these environments is poorly understood. Dr. Bruce Jayne of the University of Cincinnati (Ohio, USA) shot this video of brown tree snakes in Guam while performing experiments to understand better the behaviors used by this species to gross gaps, how snake size affects the maximum distance of the gap that can be crossed and the considerable mechanical demands associated with this behavior.

For more information read:
Jayne, B.C. & M.A. Riley. (2007). Scaling of the axial morphology and gap-bridging ability of the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis). J. Exp. Biol. 210: 1148-1160.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• wildlife
• reptile
• brown
• tree
• snake
• Guam
• arboreal
• locomotion
• animal
• behavior

[hangnigs69]

damn nature you scary!

[akajynxlawl]

Or why don't they put in a snake pit, something like a barrel with a pipe to enter but they can't escape. Bait with carrion, then leave the dead snakes to attract more??

[akajynxlawl]

Or why don't they spread the amount of snake traps they already use, if they are still using them. Studies showed plot trapping was effective. Leave the dead snakes in them to attract more snakes.

[akajynxlawl]

*Raises hand with a question*

Since studies have shown that the brown tree snake is attracted to carrion, why don't they make a trap using metal fencing post strapped between trees like you have and tie bait with fishing hooks? This would keep other animals or crabs from being harmed.

[beforever]

tool

[J0Boa]

very interesting video

[crossbar6]

man i'd like to get a hold of one of those brown tree snakes and learn it a lesson