Opisthotropis lateralis, the Tonkin mountain keelback, is a species of natricine snake found in Vietnam and China.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bicoloured Stream 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
- Opisthotropis andersonii
- Opisthotropis latouchii
- Hypsiscopus murphyi
- Gerarda prevostiana
- Opisthotropis kuatunensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Opisthotropis
- Species
- Opisthotropis lateralis
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