Philodryas

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Philodryas
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.