Boettger's Sipo (Chironius flavolineatus)

Boettger's Sipo, a reference photo — Photo: Photograph credits: Ivan L. Sampaio (A, B, C, E, K, L, M, N, O), Frederico G. França (D, H, I, J), Mayara Morais (F), Willianilson Pessoa (G). Sampaio ILR, Santos CP, França RC, Pedrosa IMMC, Solé M, · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Chironius flavolineatus, also known as Boettger's sipo, is a vine snake species in the family Colubridae, endemic to savannas and semiarboreal biomes in Brazil, and much of South America. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List since 2014. It is a member of the Genus Chironius which is composed of twenty-two other described snake species. It is nonvenomous, using camouflage or burrowing as a form of defense.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Boettger's Sipo 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

Philothamnus dorsalis
Dendrelaphis proarchos
Chironius quadricarinatus
Dendrelaphis tristis
Dendrelaphis chairecacos
Chironius brazili

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Chironius
Species: Chironius flavolineatus

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