Leptotyphlopidae
Pantanal Threadsnake
HarmlessEpictia vellardi
The Pantanal Threadsnake (Epictia vellardi) is a non-venomous snake in the Leptotyphlopidae family, recorded in 4 countries.
- Family
- Leptotyphlopidae
About the Pantanal Threadsnake
Epictia vellardi is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Etymology
The specific name, vellardi, is in honor of French herpetologist Jehan Albert Vellard, who for most of his life lived and worked in South America.
Geographic range
E. vellardi is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Reproduction
E. vellardi is oviparous.
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Frequently asked: Pantanal Threadsnake
- Is the Pantanal Threadsnake venomous?
- No. The Pantanal Threadsnake (Epictia vellardi) 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 Pantanal Threadsnake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Pantanal Threadsnake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Pantanal Threadsnake dangerous?
- The Pantanal Threadsnake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Pantanal Threadsnake live?
- The Pantanal Threadsnake has verified records in 4 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay. See the distribution section below for its full range.
- Why is it called the Pantanal Threadsnake?
- The specific name, vellardi, is in honor of French herpetologist Jehan Albert Vellard, who for most of his life lived and worked in South America.
Where it is found
More Leptotyphlopidae 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
- Leptotyphlopidae
- GenusA close-knit group of very similar species
- Epictia
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Epictia vellardi
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.