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Mexican Vine Snake

Oxybelis aeneus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Oxybelis aeneus, commonly known as the Mexican vine snake or brown vine snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to the Americas.

This looks very similar to the green vine snake we have in India.

Habitat:

Seen in the grounds of Mawamba lodge in Tortuguero National Park.

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Oxybelis aeneus

Species ID Suggestions

Mexican Vine Snake

Oxybelis aeneus

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Nice series; especially like the third photo
pamsai
that's the one... thanks bayucca.

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PublishedNovember 17, 2013

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