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A Bernier's Striped Snake (Dromicodryas bernieri) in dry forest leaf litter We saw two or three of these big-eyed diurnal hunters at Anjajavy. They were extremely fast. I only got a picture of this one, which I noticed and photographed before it shot off. Bernier's Striped Snake,Dromicodryas bernieri,Fall,Geotagged,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A Bernier's Striped Snake (Dromicodryas bernieri) in dry forest leaf litter

We saw two or three of these big-eyed diurnal hunters at Anjajavy. They were extremely fast. I only got a picture of this one, which I noticed and photographed before it shot off.

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The Bernier's Striped Snake

Dromicodryas bernieri is one of only two species in this genus, which is endemic to Madagascar. It is a non-venomous diurnal snake that primarily eats lizards but has also been observed eating at least one frog.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by John Sullivan
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By John Sullivan

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Uploaded Aug 23, 2020. Captured May 8, 2007 09:53 in Route de la Réserve, Madagascar.
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  • PENTAX K10D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 200mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.