Dryad Snake
Dryad Snake

Dryad Snake

Mastigodryas melanolomus

Silhouette: Alex Slavenko · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park
14 Verified sightings at Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park From 2019 to 2026
119 Verified sightings across all 28 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Dryad Snake

Mastigodryas melanolomus, the salmon-bellied racer, is a species of snake found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park

Western Ribbon Snake
LC

Western Ribbon Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Thamnophis proximus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Rainforest Cat-eyed Snake
LC

Rainforest Cat-eyed Snake

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Leptodeira frenata

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Blackbelly Centipede Snake
LC

Blackbelly Centipede Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Tantilla moesta

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Mexican Parrot Snake
LC

Mexican Parrot Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Leptophis mexicanus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
2 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
3 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
4 Corcovado National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
5 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
6 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
7 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
8 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
9 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
10 Cusuco National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
11 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
12 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
13 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary 🇧🇿 Belize
Insufficient data
14 Chirripó National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
15 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
16 Lago de Yojoa 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
17 Chagres National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
18 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
19 Manuel Antonio National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
20 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
21 Tortuguero National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
22 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
23 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
24 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
25 Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
26 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
27 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
28 Cañón del Sumidero National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Dryad Snake in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Dryad Snake sighting in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Dryad Snake in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park?

August has the highest sighting rate for Dryad Snake in Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park in our monthly data.

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