False Tomodon Snake

The false tomodon snake (Tachymenis trigonatus) is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Taxonomy: Tachymenis trigonatus is part of the 36 species of the tribe Tachymenini.

Geographic distribution: Tachymenis trigonatus is found in the western and southern regions of the Monte Desert in western Argentina.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of Tachymenis trigonatus is shrubland.

Characteristics: The false tomodon snake is characterized by its coloration and number of scales. As part of the genus Tachymenis, it has morphological characters of maxillary teeth with grooved fangs, and a vertical pupil. The false tomodon snake has eight or fewer maxillary teeth. The body is marked dorsally by a distinguishing yellowish vertebral line. The dorsal scales are arranged in 19 rows at midbody. Adults have a total length (tail included) of about .

Behavior: Tachymenis trigonatus is terrestrial.

Reproduction: Tachymenis trigonatus is ovoviviparous.