The Dendrelaphis atra, or atra tree snake, was discovered in April 2025 by University of Michigan research scientist Dr. Fred Kraus. Described as matte black in color with large black eyes and a ...

The Dendrelaphis roseni, or Rosen’s tree snake, found on Woodlark Island, is the smallest of the newly discovered species, measuring only about 3 feet, 5 inches.

The snake in question was a three-foot-long green tree snake—Latin name Dendrelaphis punctulatus—a harmless species that can be found throughout the north and east coasts of Australia.

A stock image of a common bronzeback tree snake (Dendrelaphis tristis) in India. iStock / Getty Images Plus. Unlike other related species, atra tree snakes—which are named after the Latin word ...