Cerrophidion godmani is a venomous pit viper species native to southern Mexico and Guatemala. No subspecies are recognized as being valid. It is also known commonly as Godman's montane pit viper or Godman's pit viper.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole family. Vipers and pit vipers; all species venomous Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cerrophidion wilsoni — venomous
- Crotalus campbelli — venomous
- Gloydius himalayanus — venomous
- Trimeresurus gracilis — venomous
- Crotalus armstrongi — venomous
- Ophryacus undulatus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Cerrophidion
- Species
- Cerrophidion godmani
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