Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake

About the Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake

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Frequently asked: Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake

Is the Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake venomous?

No. The Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake (Tropidodipsas philippii) 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 Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake poisonous?

Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.

Is the Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake dangerous?

The Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake live?

The Philippi’s Snail-Eating Snake has verified records in 2 countries, including Mexico, United States of America. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

More Colubridae snakes

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  Fischer's Snail-Eating Snake
  Tropidodipsas fischeri
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  Banded Snail Sucker
  Tropidodipsas fasciata
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  Tropidodipsas repleta
  Tropidodipsas repleta
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  Zweifel’s Snail-Eating Snake
  Tropidodipsas zweifeli
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  Tropidodipsas papavericola
  Tropidodipsas papavericola
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  Common Garter Snake
  Thamnophis sirtalis
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  Common Watersnake
  Nerodia sipedon
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  Tropidodipsas tricolor
  Tropidodipsas tricolor

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

Tropidodipsas

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

Tropidodipsas philippii

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