The red-bellied racer (Alsophis rufiventris), also known as the Saba racer, black racer or orange-bellied racer, is a species of snake belonging to the family Colubridae. This snake is endemic to the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, where it is found on the islands of Saba, Sint Eustatius, Saint Kitts, and Nevis.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-bellied Racer 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
- Borikenophis portoricensis — considered venomous
- Mesotes strigatus
- Mastigodryas pleii
- Mastigodryas alternatus
- Tomodon dorsatus
- Pseudalsophis occidentalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Alsophis
- Species
- Alsophis rufiventris
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