Colubridae
Liebmann's Earth Runner
HarmlessChersodromus liebmanni
2 photographs of the Liebmann's Earth Runner. (c) Wouter Beukema, some rights reserved (CC BY).
The Liebmann's Earth Runner (Chersodromus liebmanni) is a non-venomous snake in the Colubridae family, recorded in 2 countries.
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About the Liebmann's Earth Runner
Chersodromus liebmanni, also known commonly as Liebmann's earth runner and la corredora de Liebmann in Mexican Spanish, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico.
Etymology
The specific name, liebmanni, is in honor of Danish botanist Frederik Michael Liebmann.
Description
Like all species in its genus, C. liebmanni has a single fused prefrontal shield instead of the usual pair of prefrontal scales.
Geographic range
C. liebmanni is found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. liebmanni is forest.
Behavior
C. liebmanni is terrestrial and shelters under rocks and fallen logs.
Reproduction
C. liebmanni is oviparous.
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Frequently asked: Liebmann's Earth Runner
- Is the Liebmann's Earth Runner venomous?
- No. The Liebmann's Earth Runner (Chersodromus liebmanni) 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 Liebmann's Earth Runner poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Liebmann's Earth Runner is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Liebmann's Earth Runner dangerous?
- The Liebmann's Earth Runner is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Liebmann's Earth Runner live?
- The Liebmann's Earth Runner has verified records in 2 countries, including Mexico, Brazil. See the distribution section below for its full range.
- Why is it called the Liebmann's Earth Runner?
- The specific name, liebmanni, is in honor of Danish botanist Frederik Michael Liebmann.
Where it is found
More Colubridae snakes
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
- Colubridae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Chersodromus
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Chersodromus liebmanni
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.