Lizard Eater Snake (Dryadophis melanolomus)
The Lizard Eater snake is a slender, fast-moving, non-venomous snake found in Central America and parts of Mexico. It is named for its preferred diet of lizards, although it may also consume small mammals and frogs. With its streamlined body and variable coloration ranging from brown to grey, it is well-suited for life in forested and open habitats.
Belize Range – countrywide
Venom Status – Completely harmless
Points of Interest
- Also known as Salmon-bellied Racer, or Brown Racer, Dryad snake
- These snakes can grow to over 3.5 feet (1.1 metres)
- In my experience, this snake likes to bite, but as mentioned completely harmless.
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