Pygmy Snail Sucker

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Geophis sanniolus

Pygmy Snail Sucker, a reference photo
Photo: Max0rz · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Geophis sanniolus, commonly known as the pygmy snail-eating snake or the pygmy snail sucker, is a species of small snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Central America and southeastern Mexico.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pygmy 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Colubridae
Genus
Geophis
Species
Geophis sanniolus

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