Philodryas chamissonis
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| Philodryas chamissonis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Xenodontinae |
| Genus: | Philodryas |
| Species: | P. chamissonis |
| Binomial name | |
| Philodryas chamissonis (Wiegmann, 1834) |
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Philodryas chamissonis, commonly known as the long-tailed snake, is a venomous colubrid.
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[edit] Geographic range
This species is endemic to Chile and has a large distribution, from Copiapo to Valdivia.
[edit] Description
Usually, it is grey, with black and white longitudinal stripes on the body. It is a medium-sized snake, which usually reaches 1.4 m in total length.
[edit] Habitat
Philodryas chamissonis lives in a large variety of habitats.
[edit] Diet
Its diet is mainly composed of little rodents, insects and other smaller reptiles.
[edit] Reproduction
It is an oviparous reptile.
[edit] Conservation status
It is classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, and is a protected animal in Chile.
[edit] Venom
It is rarely found, but its bite is painful and swells.
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