Gray Earth Snake
Geophis brachycephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusGeophis (Latin American Earth Snakes)
- SpeciesGeophis brachycephalus (Gray Earth Snake)
9 Verified sightings at Braulio Carrillo National Park From 2019 to 2026
32 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Gray Earth Snake
Geophis brachycephalus, also known as the Costa Rican earth snake, is a snake of the colubrid family. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray Earth Snake in Braulio Carrillo National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Chagres National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray Earth Snake in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gray Earth Snake sighting in Braulio Carrillo National Park, based on 9 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray Earth Snake in Braulio Carrillo National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Gray Earth Snake in Braulio Carrillo National Park in our monthly data.