Anamalai Wood Snake

About the Anamalai Wood Snake

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Frequently asked: Anamalai Wood Snake

Is the Anamalai Wood Snake venomous?

No. The Anamalai Wood Snake (Xylophis mosaicus) is non-venomous and is not considered dangerous to humans. Like most snakes, it will retreat rather than bite when given the chance.

Is the Anamalai Wood Snake poisonous?

Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Anamalai Wood Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.

Is the Anamalai Wood Snake dangerous?

The Anamalai Wood Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Anamalai Wood Snake live?

The Anamalai Wood Snake has verified records in 1 country, including India. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

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Classification

How scientists group this snake, from the broadest category down to the exact species. Each step narrows to its closest relatives.

OrderThe broad group of scaled reptiles: all snakes and lizards

Squamata

FamilyA group of related snakes that share key traits

Pareidae

GenusA close-knit group of very similar species

Xylophis

SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name

Xylophis mosaicus

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