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Ninia atrata

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Red-nape snake
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N. atrata
Binomial name
Ninia atrata
Hallowell, 1848

Ninia atrata, the red-nape snake, is a small terrestrial snake which is found in southern Central America, Ecuador, Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. It is believed to feed on insect larvae and termites.

References

Boos, Hans E.A. (2001). The snakes of Trinidad and Tobago. Texas A&M University Press, College Station, TX. ISBN 1-58544-116-3.