Big Ground Snake
Atractus major
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusAtractus (Ground Snakes)
- SpeciesAtractus major (Big Ground Snake)
2 Verified sightings at Podocarpus National Park From 2019 to 2026
26 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Big Ground Snake
Atractus major, the brown ground snake or big ground snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species can be found in Ecuador, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Big Ground Snake in Podocarpus 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |