Taylor's Snail-eater
Dipsas tenuissima
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas tenuissima (Taylor's Snail-eater)
4 Verified sightings at Corcovado National Park From 2019 to 2026
17 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Taylor's Snail-eater
Dipsas tenuissima, Taylor's snail-eater, is a non-venomous snake found in Panama and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taylor's Snail-eater in Corcovado National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Piedras Blancas National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |