Neuwied´s Tree Snake

Dipsas neuwiedi, also known commonly as Neuwied´s tree snake and dormideira-cinzenta (gray sleepyhead) in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology: The specific name, neuwiedi, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.

 A medium-sized species of snake, Dipsas neuwiedi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of .

Geographic distribution: Dipsas neuwiedi is found in southeastern Brazil.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitats of Dipsas neuwiedi are forest and savanna, at elevations from sea level to .

Behavior: Dipsas neuwiedi is arboreal and nocturnal.

Diet: Dipsas neuwiedi preys upon snails and slugs.

Reproduction: Dipsas neuwiedi is oviparous. Clutch size is about eight eggs.