Skip to main content

Yellow Bellied Whipsnake

Chironius bicarinatus

Photo by MelissaJordan
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

-3.749, -73.2458

Field Notes

Description:

Found hanging from the roof of the Explorama Lodge walkway off the dining room.

Habitat:

Snakes in this genus (Chironius) are among the most abundant in all South American forests. They include both ground-living and canopy-living diurnal species that mainly prey on frogs but also take lizards and birds. This species actively seeks out prey in shrubs and trees. Smart for a snake, there are records of this species investigating bromeliads for their frog prey.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Peruvian Amazon: Species Spotlight

Tags

Photographed
PublishedJuly 15, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies