It is a generalist hunter: frogs, lizards, rodents, chicks and even other snakes. That broad menu explains why it thrives in every corner of the grassland. Faced with a person, it always chooses to flee.
Behaviour
Diurnal and terrestrial. It patrols the grassland with quick movements and shelters in rodent burrows or under grass tussocks.
How and when to see it
September to April, in the mild morning hours. Crossing trails and dirt roads through the grasslands.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where culebra del pastizal has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where culebra del pastizal lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Tour Nocturno
El único jardín de plantas carnívoras de Argentina y pionero en Latinoamérica. Tour…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Tour de avistaje de aves y safari fotográfico con guías ornitólogos especializados…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astroturismo
Astroturismo en Loreto, a 17 km del Portal San Antonio. Observación del cielo nocturno…★ 5.0 - Raíz del Monte
Reserva natural privada en Loreto. Senderos por el monte nativo, avistaje de fauna…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameCulebra del pastizal
- Scientific namePhilodryas patagoniensis
- GroupReptile
- StatusNative
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