Erythrolamprus jaegeri, commonly known as Jaeger's ground snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to South America. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Jaeger's Ground 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
- Erythrolamprus viridis
- Philodryas aestiva
- Philothamnus hoplogaster
- Philodryas olfersii — considered venomous
- Erythrolamprus typhlus
- Opheodrys vernalis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Erythrolamprus
- Species
- Erythrolamprus jaegeri
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