Geophis sartorii, also known commonly as Sartorius' snail-sucker and the terrestrial snail sucker, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southern North America and Central America. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Terrestrial Snail Sucker 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
- Dipsas brevifacies
- Rhinocheilus antonii
- Micrurus hemprichii — considered venomous
- Pliocercus euryzonus
- Lycodon laoensis
- Lycodon liuchengchaoi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Geophis
- Species
- Geophis sartorii
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