Scolecophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Scolecophis atrocinctus. Its genus name is derived from Greek: skolex meaning a worm or grub and ophis meaning snake, referring to what it likes to eat. Its species name is derived from Latin ater meaning black and cingula meaning girdle referring to its physical appearance. It is commonly known as the black-banded snake.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black-banded 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
- Micrurus carvalhoi — considered venomous
- Anilius scytale
- Oxyrhopus trigeminus
- Micrurus helleri — considered venomous
- Geophis semidoliatus
- Oxyrhopus rhombifer
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Scolecophis
- Species
- Scolecophis atrocinctus
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