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Calico Snake

Oxyrhopus petolarius

Photo by JackieLouWho
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Field Notes

Description:

Species ID Suggestions

Calico Snake

Oxyrhopus petolarius
Chris Carille
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Comments (5)
Chris Carille
Not a poisonous snake, but a mimic of one. Oxyrhopus are mimics of coral snakes, hence the banding.
wonju.brian
For now, I would say it is a milk snake. Specifically which one? Not sure.

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PublishedJune 13, 2011

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