Paraphimophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Paraphimophis rusticus. It is commonly known as the Culebra.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Brown Musurana 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 semiaureus
- Pseudonaja nuchalis — considered venomous
- Pseudechis weigeli — considered venomous
- Pseudechis australis — considered venomous
- Hypsiscopus plumbeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Paraphimophis
- Species
- Paraphimophis rusticus
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