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Little-known animal picture of the day: salmon-bellied snake

Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com
October 11, 2011
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Salmon-bellied snake (Mastigodryas melanolomus). Photo by: Rhett A. Butler.
Salmon-bellied snake . Photo by: Rhett A. Butler.

The salmon-bellied snake (Mastigodryas melanolomus) is found in Central American forests, savannas, and even agricultural areas. It preys on lizards, frogs, and rodents.

Described as 'very adaptable' by the IUCN Red List the snake is listed as Least Concern.



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Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com (October 11, 2011).

Little-known animal picture of the day: salmon-bellied snake .

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