Subphylum Vertebrata | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Serpentes Rank Species | |
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Similar Tachymenis chilensis, Philodryas, Tachymenis, Callopistes maculatus, Liolaemus tenuis | ||
Culebra de cola larga philodryas chamissonis
Philodryas chamissonis, commonly known as the long-tailed snake, is a species of moderately venomous opisthoglyphous (rear-fanged) colubrid snake native to South America.
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- Culebra de cola larga philodryas chamissonis
- Culebra de cola larga philodryas chamissonis visitando el invernadero
- Etymology
- Geographic range
- Description
- Habitat
- Diet
- Reproduction
- Venom
- References
Culebra de cola larga philodryas chamissonis visitando el invernadero
Etymology
The specific name, chamissonis, is in honor of German botanist and poet Adelbert von Chamisso.
Geographic range
This species is endemic to Chile and has a large distribution, from Copiapó to Valdivia.
Description
Usually, it is gray, with black and white longitudinal stripes on the body. It is a medium-sized snake, which usually reaches 1.4 m (4.6 ft) in total length.
The length of the tail is 25-28.5 % of the total body length. There are 8 upper labials, the 4th and 5th entering the eye. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Ventrals 179-224; anal plate divided; subcaudals 100-122.
Habitat
Philodryas chamissonis lives in a large variety of habitats.
Diet
Its diet is mainly composed of little rodents, insects, and other smaller reptiles.
Reproduction
It is an oviparous reptile.
Venom
Because P. chamissonis is rarely found, bites by it are uncommon. However, its bite is painful and causes extensive swelling.
