Oxyrhopus guibei is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America. It is often called the false coral snake, but this common name can refer to any of a long list of other species, genera, and even entire families of snakes. Many nonvenomous snakes have evolved coloration that mimics that of venomous true coral snakes, a trait which helps them avoid predation.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Guibe's Flame 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
- Oxyrhopus trigeminus
- Micrurus frontalis — considered venomous
- Erythrolamprus bizona
- Micrurus altirostris — considered venomous
- Erythrolamprus aesculapii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Oxyrhopus
- Species
- Oxyrhopus guibei
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