Gervais' Worm Snake (Calamaria gervaisii)

Gervais' Worm Snake, a reference photo — Photo: Brown R, Siler C, Oliveros C, Welton L, Rock A, Swab J, Van Weerd M, van Beijnen J, Rodriguez D, Jose E, Diesmos A · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Calamaria gervaisii, commonly known as Gervais's worm snake and the Philippine dwarf snake, is a species of small fossorial snake in the subfamily Calamariinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to the Philippines.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Gervais' Worm 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

Calamaria pavimentata
Atractus trilineatus
Adelphicos quadrivirgatum
Atractus lehmanni
Adelphicos nigrilatum
Elapomorphus quinquelineatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Calamaria
Species: Calamaria gervaisii

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