The Middle American indigo snake (Drymarchon melanurus), also known commonly as the blacktail cribo, is a species of large, nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. In addition to the nominate subspecies, it has four other recognized subspecies, including D. m. erebennus, commonly known as the Texas indigo snake.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Central American Indigo 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
- Naja subfulva — considered venomous
- Naja melanoleuca — considered venomous
- Naja fuxi — considered venomous
- Naja kaouthia — considered venomous
- Naja nigricollis — considered venomous
- Hydrodynastes gigas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Drymarchon
- Species
- Drymarchon melanurus
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