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Salmon-bellied racer, Dryad snake

Mastigodryas melanolomus

Photo by MikeO'Connell
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Found along a trail in Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, this snake retreated to the buttress of a small tree and then poked his/her head out to look at me. This snake seemed extremely curious and alert but never became aggressive.

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Mastigodryas melanolomus - Wikipédia

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Costa Rica
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