Xenodon merremii, also known commonly as Wagler's snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America and is widespread in the eastern half of the continent.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Wagler's 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
- Daboia palaestinae — venomous
- Palusophis bifossatus
- Bothrops diporus — considered venomous
- Bothrops pubescens — considered venomous
- Bothrops neuwiedi — considered venomous
- Causus rhombeatus — venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Xenodon
- Species
- Xenodon merremii
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