What is green, gray, or red, with or without vestiges of bands, and is usually found in quiet Amazonian shallows?



If you guessed the velvety swamp snake, Liophis typhlus, you were right. But the chances are you didn't guess this, for it is a seldom heard of, although common, semiaquatic snake. The majority of this species that we have found have been at riveredge or crossing forest trails on rainy nights.

When startled, the snake may bite or flatten and expand their neck in cobra-hood style. Several individuals have regurgitated frogs or frogs' eggs when captured.

To date, we have found far more green examples that red or gray, but all colors are seen with some regularity. Time to head south again and add to the memories.

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