Western Rufous Beaked Snake
Rhamphiophis oxyrhynchus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Reptiles
Rhamphiophis oxyrhynchus is a species of mildly venomous snake in the family Psammophiidae. The species is native to East Africa. Its common name refers to its hooked snout, which it uses to dig burrows, and to its reddish-brown dorsal coloration. It hunts small animals during the day with the help of its venomous bite.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Psammophiidae
- Genus
- Rhamphiophis