It is one of the large snakes of the region and a formidable runner: in danger it trusts its speed rather than any threat display. It hunts frogs, lizards, rodents and birds on the forest floor.
Behaviour
Diurnal and terrestrial. It covers long distances in search of prey and shelters in hollows and under fallen logs.
How and when to see it
October to April, early in the morning. Crossing dirt roads between forest patches.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where rio tropical racer has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where rio tropical racer 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 nameRio Tropical Racer
- Scientific namePalusophis bifossatus
- GroupReptile
- StatusNative
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