Phalotris lemniscatus is a species of venomous snake found in South America. It is usually known as Pampeana black headed snake or Duméril's diadem snake.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dumeril's Diadem 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
- Sinomicrurus sauteri — venomous
- Elapomorphus quinquelineatus
- Oligodon octolineatus
- Tantilla melanocephala
- Calliophis nigrescens — venomous
- Calliophis intestinalis — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Phalotris
- Species
- Phalotris lemniscatus
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