Gulf Coast Vine Snake
Oxybelis potosiensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOxybelis (Vine Snakes)
- SpeciesOxybelis potosiensis (Gulf Coast Vine Snake)
About the Gulf Coast Vine Snake
Oxybelis potosiensis, the Gulf Coast vine snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Belize and Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gulf Coast Vine Snake in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
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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 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 6 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gulf Coast Vine Snake in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Gulf Coast Vine Snake sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gulf Coast Vine Snake in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Gulf Coast Vine Snake in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.