Thelotornis usambaricus, also known commonly as the Usambara vine snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to southeastern Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Twig snakes; haemotoxic, rear-fanged Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Thelotornis kirtlandii — venomous
- Thelotornis mossambicanus — venomous
- Thelotornis capensis — considered venomous
- Oxybelis vittatus
- Oxybelis rutherfordi
- Ahaetulla sahyadrensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Thelotornis
- Species
- Thelotornis usambaricus
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