Ablepharus rueppellii, known commonly as Rüppell's snake-eyed skink, is a species of skink found in the Middle East. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Ablepharus kitaibelii, but has since been distinguished. What is currently recognized as this species is possibly two distinct species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rüppel's Snake-eyed skink 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
- Ablepharus budaki
- Ablepharus anatolicus
- Ablepharus kitaibelii
- Ablepharus deserti
- Panaspis wahlbergii
- Gymnophthalmus speciosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Ablepharus
- Species
- Ablepharus rueppellii
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