Striped Crowned Snake
Tantilla ruficeps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTantilla (Centipede Snakes)
- SpeciesTantilla ruficeps (Striped Crowned Snake)
1 Verified sightings at Arenal Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Striped Crowned Snake
Tantilla ruficeps is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama,. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Striped Crowned 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 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |