Colubridae
Trinidad upland parrot snake
HarmlessLeptophis stimsoni
The Trinidad upland parrot snake (Leptophis stimsoni) is a non-venomous snake in the Colubridae family, recorded in 1 country.
- Family
- Colubridae
About the Trinidad upland parrot snake
Leptophis stimsoni, commonly known as the grey lora or the Trinidad upland parrot snake, is a small species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Geographic range and habitat
L. stimsoni is known from less than a dozen specimens, all of which were collected in montane forests in the Northern Range on the Island of Trinidad, at altitudes of 300–800 m (980–2,620 ft).
Reproduction
L. stimsoni is oviparous.
Etymology
The specific name, stimsoni, is in honor of British herpetologist Andrew Francis Stimson.
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Frequently asked: Trinidad upland parrot snake
- Is the Trinidad upland parrot snake venomous?
- No. The Trinidad upland parrot snake (Leptophis stimsoni) 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 Trinidad upland parrot snake poisonous?
- Snakes are venomous, not poisonous. "Poisonous" means harmful to eat or touch; "venomous" means injecting toxins through a bite. The Trinidad upland parrot snake is neither poisonous nor venomous.
- Is the Trinidad upland parrot snake dangerous?
- The Trinidad upland parrot snake is not dangerous to humans. It has no medically significant venom and bites only defensively if cornered or handled.
- Where does the Trinidad upland parrot snake live?
- The Trinidad upland parrot snake has verified records in 1 country, including Trinidad and Tobago. See the distribution section below for its full range.
- Why is it called the Trinidad upland parrot snake?
- The specific name, stimsoni, is in honor of British herpetologist Andrew Francis Stimson.
Where it is found
More Colubridae snakes
Mexican Parrot SnakeLeptophis mexicanus
Western Parrot-SnakeLeptophis occidentalis
Pacific Coast Parrot SnakeLeptophis diplotropis
Giant Parrot SnakeLeptophis ahaetulla
Cope's Parrot SnakeLeptophis depressirostris
Leptophis praestansLeptophis praestans
Southern Green Parrot SnakeLeptophis marginatus
Black-skinned Parrot SnakeLeptophis nigromarginatus
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
- Leptophis
- SpeciesThis exact snake, named in the two-part scientific name
- Leptophis stimsoni
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Distribution from GBIF & iNaturalist. Venom status per CDC. Background: Wikipedia. Informational only. Never handle a snake to identify it.