Chrysopelea climbs using ridge scales along its underside, pushing against the rough
bark of tree trunks, allowing it to move vertically up a tree. Upon reaching the end of a branch, the snake continues moving until its tail dangles from the end of the branch. It then makes a J-shape bend, all the while making a continual
serpentine motion of
lateral undulation parallel to the ground to stabilise its direction in midair in order to land safely. The combination of forming a C-shape, flattening its abdomen and making a motion of lateral undulation in the air makes it possible for the snake to glide in the air, where it also manages to save energy compared to travel on the ground and dodge earth-bound predators. and the snake continuously moves in
lateral undulation to create the same effect of increased air pressure underneath its arched body to glide. Their destination is mostly predicted by
ballistics; however, they can exercise some in-flight
attitude control by "slithering" in the air. and studies continue to be made on what other, more subtle, factors contribute to their gliding. According to recent research conducted by the
University of Chicago, scientists discovered a negative correlation between size and gliding ability, in which smaller flying snakes were able to glide longer distances horizontally. Scientists are hopeful that this research will lead to the design of robots that can glide in the air from one place to another. ==Distribution==