Platyceps rhodorachis the common cliff racer, Wadi racer, desert racer, braid snake, or Jan's cliff racer, is a species of snake found in Central Asia. Two subspecies are recognized: P. r. rhodorachis, the nominate subspecies, and P. l. subniger.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Jan’s Cliff Racer 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
- Dolichophis jugularis
- Dolichophis schmidti
- Malpolon monspessulanus
- Malpolon insignitus
- Platyceps najadum
- Erythrolamprus almadensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Platyceps
- Species
- Platyceps rhodorachis
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