Southern African Reptile Conservation Assessment

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:   165622
Province:  
Country:   Zambia
Locus:   1229DB
Observer:   Edmonstone Patricia; Michael Paton, Lara Paton
Date of record:   2018-04-10
Number of photos:   3
Notes:   This was a very docile snake. It showed no aggression when provoked. It was found on the ground but we assumed it had fallen from the tree above. A large nest of greenery was found next to it that we assume also fell with the snake.
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:52
Sp. code:   7382
Species name:   Dipsadoboa shrevei
Common name:   Shreve’s Marbled Tree Snake
Family:   Colubridae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Shreves Tree Snake
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=-165622
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Darren Pietersen
Comment:  
Date:   2018-05-02 14:37:03
Species name:   Dipsadoboa shrevei -- Shreve’s Marbled Tree Snake
Species code:   7382

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