Nature Field Guide
Blunt-headed Tree Snake
- Spanish name
- Serpiente bejuquillo cabezona
- Scientific name
- Imantodes cenchoa
What Do Pico & Tati Think?
Pico and Tati invite you to learn about the blunt-headed tree snake. From a photograph, compare the widths of the head and neck. Do not move foliage to look for a snake.
Species overview
About the Blunt-headed Tree Snake
An exceptionally slender snake with a broad-looking head and large eyes. It moves through thin branches and foliage; this card is for learning, not for deciding whether to handle a snake.
Identification
Key Features of the Blunt-headed Tree Snake
Very slender body.
Head noticeably wider than the neck.
Large eyes and brown blotches on a pale background.
Habitat & range
Humid forest understory, vines and shrubs.
Local observations
Recorded in Costa Rica. This profile describes suitable habitat, not a confirmed Tamarindo sighting or a guaranteed viewing location.
When to observe
Mostly after dark on a guide-led forest walk.
Conservation & care
Never approach, touch, catch or try to move any snake, even if it appears harmless or dead. Keep children and pets away, step back calmly and tell an adult or guide. Do not use colors, head shape or this card to judge safety.
Observation activity
From a photograph, compare the widths of the head and neck. Do not move foliage to look for a snake.
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