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Trivia # 256: Philodryas baroni

22 October, 2014
Toxicological trivia from October 22, 2014: Philodryas baroni, common name Baron’s green racer, is a species of colubrid snake. The Latin name baroni honors Manuel Barón Morlat, who collected the first specimens.Philodryas baroni can reach a total length of about 150–180 centimetres (59–71 in). The males are smaller than the females. The length of the tail is about 30% of the total body length. This species is the longest known in the genus Philodryas. The head is small and elongated, with an extension of the rostral scale, forming a small flexible nasal protuberance more developed in males. The coloration of the body is rather variable. Usually it is green, but there are found specimen tending to blue or brown.  It does not seem to have a powerful venom, however caution is required. The observed effects are limited to edema accompanied by slight burning pain and minimal local bleeding.  It lives in the forests and in savannah woodlands.This species can be found in:a) Argentina; b) Bolivia and Paraguay;c) Both previous statements are correct.
Trivia # 256: Philodryas baroni
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Correct answer: c. Raed more in WP and in spanish page.
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