The banded wolf snake (Lycodon fasciolatus) is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southern Asia. Sometimes called the banded racer, that common name is also used for snakes in the genus Platyceps.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Russell's Wolf 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Lycodon
- Species
- Lycodon fasciolatus
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