Forest Flame Snake
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Forest Flame Snake

Oxyrhopus petolarius

Silhouette: Beth Reinke · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at La Amistad International Park (Panama)
5 Verified sightings at La Amistad International Park (Panama) From 2019 to 2026
136 Verified sightings across all 27 parks From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Forest Flame Snake

Oxyrhopus petolarius, commonly known as the forest flame snake, is a species of mildly venomous snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to Central and South America. There are three recognized subspecies.

According to American herpetologist Jay M. Savage (2011) the correct scientific name should be Oxyrhopus petolarius. Oxyrhopus petolarius is found in central and northern South America, including Trinidad and Tobago. The preferred natural habitats of Oxyrhopus petolarius are forest and savanna, at altitudes from sea level to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Adults of Oxyrhopus petolarius may attain a total length of 91 cm (36 in), which includes a tail 22 cm (8.7 in) long. Coloration is variable. It usually consists of some combination of red and black rings or crossbands. In some individuals the light-colored crossbands are white instead of red on the anterior part of the body.

The dorsal scales are smooth, with apical pits, and are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Oxyrhopus petolarius is rear-fanged, and its venom is extremely toxic to anole lizards. ��2... Wikipedia →

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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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☀️ Diurnal Reptile

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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Central American Lizard Eater
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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
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☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Clelia clelia

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Spotted Coffee Snake
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🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Adorned Graceful Brown Snake
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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Taylor's Snail-eater
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🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

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Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~20%
2 Farallones de Cali National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
~20%
3 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~20%
4 Tambopata National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
~10%
5 Manu National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
~10%
6 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
7 Yasuní National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~10%
8 Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve 🇪🇨 Ecuador
~10%
9 Iguazú National Park 🇦🇷 Argentina
~10%
10 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
11 Cordillera Azul National Park 🇵🇪 Peru
Insufficient data
12 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
13 Serra da Canastra National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
14 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
15 Podocarpus National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Insufficient data
16 Henri Pittier National Park 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Insufficient data
17 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
18 Chagres National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
19 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
20 Amacayacu National Natural Park 🇨🇴 Colombia
Insufficient data
21 Machalilla National Park 🇪🇨 Ecuador
Insufficient data
22 Iguaçu National Park 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
23 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
24 Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas 🇧🇷 Brazil
Insufficient data
25 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
26 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
27 Corcovado National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Forest Flame Snake in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Forest Flame Snake sighting in La Amistad International Park (Panama), based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Forest Flame Snake in La Amistad International Park (Panama)?

July has the highest sighting rate for Forest Flame Snake in La Amistad International Park (Panama) in our monthly data.

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