Pale Ground Snake
Urotheca decipiens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusUrotheca
- SpeciesUrotheca decipiens (Pale Ground Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Arenal Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026
5 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Pale Ground Snake
Urotheca decipiens, the pale ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pale Ground Snake in Arenal Volcano National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |