Hypsiglena chlorophaea, commonly known as the desert nightsnake, is a species of rear-fanged colubrid snake native to North America. It is found throughout regions of Mexico, the United States, and in a small, isolated population in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its highly secretive, nocturnal nature, it is a mildly venomous species that poses no danger to humans.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Desert Nightsnake 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
- Hypsiglena
- Species
- Hypsiglena chlorophaea
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