Chironius quadricarinatus, the central sipo, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Central Sipo 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
- Philothamnus dorsalis
- Chironius flavolineatus
- Chironius fuscus
- Chironius xaraes
- Dendrelaphis grandoculis
- Symphimus mayae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Chironius
- Species
- Chironius quadricarinatus
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