Peru Slender Snake

Tachymenis peruviana, also known commonly as the Peru slender snake, is a species of venomous snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to South America.

Geographic distribution: Tachymenis peruviana is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Habitat: Tachymenis peruviana is found in a variety of natural and artificial habitats, including forest, shrubland, grassland, pasture, cultivated lands, villages and cities, at elevations of .

Behavior: Tachymenis peruviana is terrestrial.

Diet: Tachymenis peruviana preys predominately upon frogs and lizards.

Reproduction: Tachymenis peruviana is ovoviviparous.

Venom: Tachymenis peruviana possesses a powerful venom which is capable of causing serious damage or death to humans.