Leioheterodon modestus, also known as the blonde hognose snake or the Madagascan golden hognose, is a species of rear-fanged (opisthoglyphous) snake in the family Pseudoxyrhophiidae (previously considered a subfamily of Colubridae). Leioheterodon are the largest hognose snakes in the world, and L. modestus is endemic to Madagascar. Regarding conservation and population, it is considered a species of least concern.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Blonde Hognose 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
- Rhamphiophis rostratus
- Dendroaspis polylepis — considered venomous
- Naja siamensis — considered venomous
- Naja annulifera — considered venomous
- Psammophis mossambicus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Pseudoxyrhophiidae
- Genus
- Leioheterodon
- Species
- Leioheterodon modestus
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