Philippine Shrub Snake

About the Philippine Shrub Snake

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Frequently asked: Philippine Shrub Snake

Is the Philippine Shrub Snake venomous?

No. The Philippine Shrub Snake (Oxyrhabdium modestum) 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 Philippine Shrub Snake poisonous?

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

Is the Philippine Shrub Snake dangerous?

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

Where does the Philippine Shrub Snake live?

The Philippine Shrub Snake has verified records in 1 country, including Philippines. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

More Cyclocoridae snakes

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  Banded Philippine Burrowing Snake
  Oxyrhabdium leporinum
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  Northern Triangle-spotted Snake
  Cyclocorus lineatus
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  Southern Triangle-spotted Snake
  Cyclocorus nuchalis
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  Philippine Cylindrical Snake
  Hologerrhum philippinum
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  Dermal's Philippine Water Snake
  Hologerrhum dermali
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  Levitonius mirus
  Levitonius mirus

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

Oxyrhabdium

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

Oxyrhabdium modestum

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