Its keeled scales give it a rough touch and a metallic shine in the sun. When cornered it opens its mouth wide in a theatrical threat display, but it is harmless to people.
Behaviour
Arboreal and diurnal. It glides along branches and vines with remarkable agility, hunting tree frogs and bird eggs.
How and when to see it
October to April in the forest patches. Watch the branches at eye level on wooded trails, especially near water.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where parrot snake has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where parrot snake lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0 - Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameParrot Snake
- Scientific nameLeptophis ahaetulla
- GroupReptile
- StatusNative
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