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MATTO GROSSO RACER Philodryas mattogrossensis
Racers, as their name suggests, are fast-moving, ground-dwelling snakes. They are opportunistic feeders, being able to pursue prey at great speed over short distance and subdue them with their toxic saliva. Though not considered dangerous to humans, the bite of this snake causes painful local swelling, and as with all animals, it is best to avoid getting bitten whenever possible! Note the unusual bicoloured body of this handsome species.
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Gallery 1: Adult
FIGURE 1a - (FPREP260PH) Adult dead on road, Lolita, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 1b - (FPREP261PH) Same individual upperside  (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 1c - (FPREP262PH) Same individual underside (Paul Smith October 2007).
FIGURE 1d - (FPREP761PH) Subadult, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith November 2012).
FIGURE 1e - (FPREP762PH) Same individual as (FPREP761PH) (Paul Smith November 2012).
VIDEO - (FPREP763VI) Same individual as (FPREP761PH) (Paul Smith November 2012).
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Gallery 2: Juvenile
FIGURE 2a - (FPREP887PH) Juvenile, Laguna Capitán, Departamento Presidente Hayes (Paul Smith February 2015).
FIGURE 2b - (FPREP888PH) Same individual as (FPREP887PH) head  (Paul Smith February 2015).
FIGURE 2c - (FPREP889PH) Same individual as (FPREP887PH) dorsal (Paul Smith February 2015).
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