 
Synonyms: Herpetodryas trilineatus Burmeister, 1861 Philodryas burmeisteri Jan, 1861 Dromicus chilensis Steindachner, 1867 Philodryas arenarius Andersson, 1898 Chlorosoma burmeisteri Amaral, 1929 Philodryas trilineatus Cei, 1993 Sub-species: none Lenght : 130cm for males to 170cm for females. Exceptionally 200cm. Biotope : dry forests and semi-arid zones. Distribution : endemic species of Argentina. Remarks: this arboreal species eat rodents, birds, lizards and other snakes. Seem to be diurnal, except in the hot season, where it prefers the softness of the night. It's an aggressive species and don't hesitate to bite. Females laid in october to november. 10 to 18 eggs. |