Xenodon rabdocephalus, commonly known as the false fer-de-lance, is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Central America and northern South America. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of False Fer-de-lance 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
- Bothrops leucurus — considered venomous
- Xenodon neuwiedii
- Bothrocophias campbelli — venomous
- Bothrops atrox — considered venomous
- Metlapilcoatlus nummifer — considered venomous
- Bothrops moojeni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Xenodon
- Species
- Xenodon rabdocephalus
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