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Phrynonax poecilonotus is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the New World.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Puffing 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
- Phrynonax sexcarinatus
- Phrynonax shropshirei
- Spilotes sulphureus — considered venomous
- Chironius laevicollis
- Dendroaspis jamesoni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Phrynonax
- Species
- Phrynonax poecilonotus
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