Rhabdophis helleri, also known commonly as Heller’s red-necked keelback, is a venomous species of keelback snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to South Asia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Keelbacks; venomous and poisonous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhabdophis siamensis — venomous
- Rhabdophis subminiatus — venomous
- Rhabdophis chrysargos — venomous
- Erythrolamprus reginae
- Erythrolamprus macrosomus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Rhabdophis
- Species
- Rhabdophis helleri
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