| Philodryas | |
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| Philodryas patagoniensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Subfamily: | Xenodontinae |
| Genus: | Philodryas Wagler, 1830 |
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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. They are, however, rear-fanged with a mild venom, so a bite is unlikely to cause lasting damage to humans. There are 18 recognized species.[1]