Rhabdophis subminiatus, commonly called the red-necked keelback or red-necked keelback snake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Natricinae of the family Colubridae. Unusual for colubrids, it is venomous.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Keelbacks; venomous and poisonous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhabdophis siamensis — venomous
- Rhabdophis helleri — venomous
- Rhabdophis chrysargos — venomous
- Xenochrophis maculatus
- Amphiesma monticola
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Rhabdophis
- Species
- Rhabdophis subminiatus
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