Atractus nicefori, also known commonly as the northern ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Colombia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Ground 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
- Atractus lasallei
- Atractus lehmanni
- Elapoidis fusca
- Aspidura trachyprocta
- Xylophis perroteti
- Achalinus spinalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Atractus
- Species
- Atractus nicefori
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