Three-striped Ground Snake

About the Three-striped Ground Snake

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Frequently asked: Three-striped Ground Snake

Is the Three-striped Ground Snake venomous?

No. The Three-striped Ground Snake (Pseudoxyrhopus tritaeniatus) 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 Three-striped Ground Snake poisonous?

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

Is the Three-striped Ground Snake dangerous?

The Three-striped Ground Snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.

Where does the Three-striped Ground Snake live?

The Three-striped Ground Snake has verified records in 2 countries, including Madagascar, Guatemala. See the distribution section below for its full range.

Where it is found

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  Night Brook Snake
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  Striped Brook Snake
  Pseudoxyrhopus quinquelineatus
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  Brown Brook Snake
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  Ambre Brook Snake
  Pseudoxyrhopus ambreensis
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  Sokosoko Ground Snake
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  Common Slug-eater
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  Common Madagascar Cat Snake
  Madagascarophis colubrinus
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  Ranomafana Ground Snake
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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

Pseudoxyrhophiidae

GenusA close-knit group of very similar species

Pseudoxyrhopus

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

Pseudoxyrhopus tritaeniatus

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