Black-banded Snake
Scolecophis atrocinctus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusScolecophis
- SpeciesScolecophis atrocinctus (Black-banded Snake)
About the Black-banded Snake
Scolecophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Scolecophis atrocinctus. Its genus name is derived from Greek: skolex meaning a worm or grub and ophis meaning snake, referring to what it likes to eat. Its species name is derived from Latin ater meaning black and cingula meaning girdle referring to its physical appearance. It is commonly known as the black-banded snake.
It is found in Central America. It ranges from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Their diet consists of invertebrates such as centipede, arachnids, worms, crickets, millipedes, and grubs. This snake reaches a length of 18–24 in. (45–60 cm.) It is black and white banded with red spots on the white bands down their spine from head to tail. They have tiny eyes and a flat head.
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Recent sightings of Black-banded Snake in Rincón de la Vieja 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 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-banded Snake in Rincón de la Vieja National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-banded Snake sighting in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-banded Snake in Rincón de la Vieja National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Black-banded Snake in Rincón de la Vieja National Park in our monthly data.