False Fer-de-Lance (species: Xenodon rabdocephalus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Xenodon rabdocephalus
False Fer-de-Lance
Xenodon rabdocephalus rabdocephalus


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Dipsadidae
Genus Xenodon
Species Xenodon rabdocephalus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 80 cm (Length of specimen)

Synonyms

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Distribution

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Danger

  • rarely fatal - There are reports of human fatalities due to bites, but they may be based upon a not verifiable incident. Local pain and swellings are reported and well documented.