Variegated Snail-eater (Dipsas variegata)

Variegated Snail-eater, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Dipsas variegata, the variegated snail-eater, is a snake found in South America. It is reported to feed almost exclusively on tree snails and slugs.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Variegated Snail-eater 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

Sibon nebulatus
Atractus major
Asthenodipsas vertebralis
Dipsas indica
Boiga jaspidea

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Dipsas
Species: Dipsas variegata

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