Scorpion Snake
Philodryas agassizii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusPhilodryas
- SpeciesPhilodryas agassizii (Scorpion Snake)
2 Verified sightings at Serra da Canastra National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Scorpion Snake
Philodryas agassizii, the burrowing night snake, is a South American species of snake in the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Species Philodryas agassizii at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Scorpion Snake in Serra da Canastra 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 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.