Cuban Lesser Racer

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Caraiba andreae

Cuban Lesser Racer, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Caraiba is a monotypic genus of snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus contains the sole species Caraiba andreae, also known commonly as the black and white racer or the Cuban lesser racer, which is endemic to Cuba. There are six recognized subspecies.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cuban Lesser Racer 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Colubridae
Genus
Caraiba
Species
Caraiba andreae

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