Philodryas

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Philodryas
Philodryas patagoniensis
Philodryas patagoniensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Subfamily: Xenodontinae
Genus: Philodryas
Species

Philodryas baroni
Philodryas chamissonis
Philodryas nattereri
Philodryas olfersii
Philodryas patagoniensis
Philodryas viridissimus
(and others)

Philodryas is a genus of New World colubrid snakes, usually named green snakes. Although colubrid snakes are usually harmless to humans, Philodryas are opisthoglyphous snakes and can give a venomous bite.