Litter Snake
Tantilla reticulata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusTantilla (Centipede Snakes)
- SpeciesTantilla reticulata (Litter Snake)
2 Verified sightings at Tenorio Volcano National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Litter Snake
Tantilla reticulata, the reticulate centipede snake or litter snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Litter Snake in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |