Gulf Coast Vine Snake
Oxybelis potosiensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOxybelis (Vine Snakes)
- SpeciesOxybelis potosiensis (Gulf Coast Vine Snake)
4 Verified sightings at Celestún Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
30 Verified sightings across all 6 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Gulf Coast Vine Snake
Oxybelis potosiensis, the Gulf Coast vine snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Belize and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gulf Coast Vine Snake in Celestún 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 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 6 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |