Chironius laevicollis, the Brazilian sipo, is a species of colubrid snake from Brazil. This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest along the country's southeast coast, and is common and widespread throughout its range.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Brazilian 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
- Chironius grandisquamis
- Chironius scurrula
- Ptyas carinata
- Spilotes sulphureus — considered venomous
- Naja subfulva — considered venomous
- Dendroaspis jamesoni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Chironius
- Species
- Chironius laevicollis
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