Marbled Tree Snake (Dipsadoboa aulica)

Marbled Tree Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Dipsadoboa aulica, commonly known as the marbled tree snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Africa, and is mildly venomous to humans.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Marbled Tree 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

Lycodon capucinus
Lycodon aulicus
Lycodon fasciolatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Dipsadoboa
Species: Dipsadoboa aulica

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