Pseudagkistrodon is a monotypic genus of snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The sole species is Pseudagkistrodon rudis, also known commonly as the red keelback, the false habu, and the false viper. It is found in southwest, south, and east China and in Taiwan. One subspecies, Pseudagkistrodon rudis multiprefrontalis (Zhao & Jiang, 1981) from Sichuan is recognized as being valid, in addition to the nominotypical subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of False Habu 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
- Pseudoxenodon stejnegeri
- Gloydius brevicaudus — venomous
- Gloydius blomhoffii — venomous
- Gloydius ussuriensis — venomous
- Cerrophidion godmani — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Pseudagkistrodon
- Species
- Pseudagkistrodon rudis
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