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Cathetorhinus melanocephalus
- Venom
- Not venomous
- Constrictor
- Non-constrictor
- Type
- Other
- Family
- Gerrhopilidae
- Genus
- Cathetorhinus
- Continents
- Africa
- Countries
- 1
- How common
- Rare
About
Cathetorhinus melanocephalus is a non-venomous snake of the family Gerrhopilidae, found in Mauritius. It lives in habitats such as underground burrows, loose soil, leaf litter, fallen logs and 1 more. Rare: no confirmed iNaturalist sightings.
Where it lives
Native range
Habitats
Estimated from where this snake is recorded and what kind of snake it is - not a confirmed habitat survey.
Related snakes
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- Gerrhopilus lorealis
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- Jan's Worm Snake Gerrhopilus mirus
Stay safe: a photo or a web page can never tell you for certain that a snake is harmless. Keep your distance, never handle a wild snake, and get medical help straight away after any bite.