Oxyrhopus vanidicus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Impostor Flame-Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Micrurus hemprichii — considered venomous
- Oxyrhopus petolarius
- Atractus badius
- Dipsas brevifacies
- Pliocercus euryzonus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Oxyrhopus
- Species
- Oxyrhopus vanidicus
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