Atractus elaps, the black ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Ground 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
- Lampropeltis micropholis
- Erythrolamprus mimus
- Erythrolamprus bizona
- Atractus badius
- Micrurus altirostris — considered venomous
- Micrurus mipartitus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Atractus
- Species
- Atractus elaps
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