Rainbow Whiptail (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus)

Rainbow Whiptail, a reference photo — Photo: DiverDave · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The rainbow whiptail (Cnemidophorus lemniscatus) is a species of lizard found in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has also been introduced in Florida and has established populations there. A rainbow whiptail grows up to approximately 12 inches (30.5 cm).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rainbow Whiptail 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

Cnemidophorus gaigei
Cnemidophorus ruatanus
Cnemidophorus gramivagus
Cnemidophorus cryptus
Teius teyou

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Teiidae
Genus: Cnemidophorus
Species: Cnemidophorus lemniscatus

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