Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake
Stenorrhina degenhardtii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusStenorrhina
- SpeciesStenorrhina degenhardtii (Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake)
About the Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake
Stenorrhina degenhardtii, also known by its common name Degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to southeastern Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. There are three recognized subspecies.
The specific name, degenhardtii, is in honor of a German named Degenhardt who collected amphibians and reptiles in northern South America in the 1840s. S. degenhardtii is found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz; in the Central American countries of Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama; and in the South American countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
The preferred natural habitats of S. degenhardti are forest and savanna, at altitudes from sea level to 2,800 m (9,200 ft), but it has also been found in agricultural areas. A medium-sized snake, S. degenhardtii may attain a total length (including tail) of 65 cm (26 in).
S. degenhardtii is diurnal and terrestrial. S. degenhardtii preys predominately upon scorpions and spiders, but also eats crickets, grasshoppers... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 6 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Coiba National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 8 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 9 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 10 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 11 | Soberanía National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 12 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 13 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 14 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 15 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake sighting in Arenal Volcano National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Degenhardt's Scorpion-eating Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park in our monthly data.