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)
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 Yasuní 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 |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Big Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Big Ground Snake sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Big Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Big Ground Snake in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.