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CENTRAL SIPO SNAKE Chironius quadricarinatus
The species in this genus are known as "Sipo Snakes" and are arboreal in habits. They move quickly and smoothly through the trees and are equally adept on land and in water. They hunt lizards and amphibians.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPREP212PH) Adult, Estancia Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPREP213PH) Same individual head detail (Paul Smith October 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPREP214PH) Same individual (Paul Smith October 2008).
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