The Baja California coachwhip (Masticophis fuliginosus), also known simply as the Baja coachwhip, is a species of non-venomous snake found in Mexico and the United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Baja California Coachwhip 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
- Masticophis flagellum
- Dolichophis jugularis
- Masticophis mentovarius
- Dolichophis schmidti
- Dolichophis caspius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Masticophis
- Species
- Masticophis fuliginosus
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