Snail-eating Thirst Snake
Dipsas brevifacies
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas brevifacies (Snail-eating Thirst Snake)
About the Snail-eating Thirst Snake
Dipsas brevifacies, the snail-eating thirst snake or short-faced snail-eater, is a non-venomous snake found in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Its length for male is approximately 373 mm and for female 357 mm, (minimum 131 mm). They are oviparous in nature.
Cope, E. D. 1866. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia. 18: 127. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Snail-eating Thirst Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Snail-eating Thirst Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Snail-eating Thirst Snake sighting in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Snail-eating Thirst Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Snail-eating Thirst Snake in Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.