Emerald Snake

The emerald snake (Hapsidophrys smaragdinus) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Emerald 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

• Leptophis occidentalis
• Uromacer catesbyi
• Leptophis praestans
• Philothamnus punctatus
• Philothamnus natalensis
• Leptophis depressirostris

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Colubridae

Genus

Hapsidophrys

Species

Hapsidophrys smaragdina

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