Spotted Harlequin Snake

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Homoroselaps lacteus

Spotted Harlequin Snake, a reference photo
Photo: Tony Rebelo · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Homoroselaps lacteus, also known as the spotted harlequin snake, is a species of atracaspidid snake. It is found in South Africa and Eswatini.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Stiletto snakes Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Atractaspididae
Species
Homoroselaps lacteus

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