Dipsas lavillai
species of snake
Dipsas lavillai, also known commonly as the neotropical tree snake and dormideira in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of non-venomous snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to central South America.
Etymology
The specific name, lavillai, is in honor of Argentinian herpetologist Esteban Orlando Lavilla.
Geographic range
D. lavillai is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of D. lavillai is forest, at altitudes of 2,800–4,100 m (9,200–13,500 ft).
Description
The head of D. lavillai is only slightly distinct from the neck. The eye is not visible from below. The body is cylindrical to subcylindrical in cross-section. The dorsal scales are arranged in 15 rows throughout the length of the body. The anal plate is entire (undivided).
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