It spends most of its time in or beside the water, hunting frogs and small fish along vegetated edges. It is completely harmless and one of the most common snakes in the wetland, though its aquatic life means it is seen far less than it abounds.
Behaviour
Semi-aquatic. It swims easily among water hyacinths and rushes, and basks on floating vegetation.
How and when to see it
October to April. Watch the calm water near the banks from walkways and piers: that little head moving forward is her.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where golden liophis has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where golden liophis lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameGolden Liophis
- Scientific nameErythrolamprus semiaureus
- GroupReptile
- StatusNative
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