Taeniophallus brevirostris, also known as the short-nosed ground snake, is a species of snake in the family, Colubridae. It is found in Brazil, Bolivia, Suriname, French Guiana, Colombia, and Peru.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Short-nosed Groundsnake 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
- Sibynophis melanocephalus
- Calamaria pavimentata
- Tantilla melanocephala
- Adelphicos quadrivirgatum
- Coniophanes fissidens
- Hebius boulengeri
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Taeniophallus
- Species
- Taeniophallus brevirostris
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