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Toliara Smooth Snake (Liophidium chabaudi) We were lucky to find this rarely observed snake in a sandy reserve at night. Fall,Geotagged,Liophidium chabaudi,Madagascar,Toliara Smooth Snake

Toliara Smooth Snake (Liophidium chabaudi)

We were lucky to find this rarely observed snake in a sandy reserve at night.

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Ferdy Christant

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Another fabulous batch of herps, John! Posted 2 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks Ferdy! More frogs on their way soon. Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Great capture John Posted 2 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  Thanks Calbost! This is exactly one moment before the snake plunged its head back down into the sand. Posted 2 years ago

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The Toliara Smooth Snake

Liophidium chabaudi, also known as the Toliara Smooth Snake, is a species of burrowing snake found in sandy regions of southwestern Madagascar.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards

Species identified by John Sullivan

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2023. Captured May 14, 2023 12:45 in VJGC+HM Ifaty, Madagascar.

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DC-G9
f/11.0
1/60s
ISO400
60mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.