Spilotes sulphureus, commonly known as the yellow-bellied hissing snake or Amazon puffing snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is widely distributed throughout South America, as well as the Caribbean island of Trinidad.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phrynonax poecilonotus
- Drymarchon corais
- Phrynonax sexcarinatus
- Chironius laevicollis
- Naja subfulva — considered venomous
- Toxicodryas blandingii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Spilotes
- Species
- Spilotes sulphureus
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