Eastern Rufous Beaked Snake

Rhamphiophis rostratus, commonly known as the rufous beaked snake, is a species of snake in the family Psammophiidae. It is a large diurnal species native to eastern Africa, ranging from Somalia and Ethiopia in the north to South Africa in the south. It is easily identified by its pointed snout and a dark stripe running through the eye.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Rufous Beaked 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

• Psammophis mossambicus
• Leioheterodon modestus
• Dendroaspis polylepis — considered venomous
• Pseudechis weigeli — considered venomous
• Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha — considered venomous
• Psammophis brevirostris

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Psammophiidae

Genus

Rhamphiophis

Species

Rhamphiophis rostratus

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