Neotropical Snail-eater
Dipsas bucephala
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusDipsas (Snail-eaters)
- SpeciesDipsas bucephala (Neotropical Snail-eater)
1 Verified sightings at Iguazú National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Neotropical Snail-eater
Dipsas bucephala, the neotropical snail-eater, is a non-venomous snake found in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Neotropical Snail-eater in Iguazú National Park
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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 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
More parks will be added in future updates.