Kirtland's Snake (Clonophis kirtlandii)

Kirtland's Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Bgenter · CC0 (licence)

Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii) is a threatened or endangered (depending on location) North American species of nonvenomous snake of the subfamily Natricinae, of the family Colubridae. It is the only species in the genus Clonophis.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Kirtland's 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

Helicops danieli
Nerodia clarkii
Helicops leopardinus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Clonophis
Species: Clonophis kirtlandii

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