Calamaria lumbricoidea, commonly known as variable reed snake, is a species of dwarf snake in the family Colubridae . It is found in Thailand, W. Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Variable Reed 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 schlegeli
- Atractus lehmanni
- Calamaria septentrionalis
- Calamaria gervaisii
- Calamaria pavimentata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Calamaria
- Species
- Calamaria lumbricoidea
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