Cyclocoridae
Northern Triangle-spotted Snake
HarmlessCyclocorus lineatus
6 photographs of the Northern Triangle-spotted Snake. © Mark Bulahao.
The Northern Triangle-spotted Snake (Cyclocorus lineatus) is a non-venomous snake in the Cyclocoridae family, recorded in 3 countries.
- Family
- Cyclocoridae
About the Northern Triangle-spotted Snake
Cyclocorus lineatus, commonly known as Reinhardt's lined snake, is a species of snake in the family Cyclocoridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:
Cyclocorus lineatus alcalai Leviton, 1967
Cyclocorus lineatus lineatus (Reinhardt, 1843)
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Frequently asked: Northern Triangle-spotted Snake
- Is the Northern Triangle-spotted Snake venomous?
- No. The Northern Triangle-spotted Snake (Cyclocorus lineatus) 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 Northern Triangle-spotted Snake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Northern Triangle-spotted Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Northern Triangle-spotted Snake dangerous?
- The Northern Triangle-spotted Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Northern Triangle-spotted Snake live?
- The Northern Triangle-spotted Snake has verified records in 3 countries, including Philippines, French Guiana, Viet Nam. See the distribution section below for its full range.
Where it is found
More Cyclocoridae 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
- Cyclocoridae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Cyclocorus
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Cyclocorus lineatus
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.