- Source: Alsophis antillensis
Alsophis antillensis, the Guadeloupe racer, Antilles racer, or Leeward racer, is a species of snake endemic to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.
Description
It can reach nearly a meter in length. It feeds on lizards and small rodents. It rarely bites humans, but may release a foul-smelling (though harmless) cloacal secretion when disturbed.
Taxonomy
Alsophis sibonius from Dominica and Alsophis manselli from Montserrat were previously considered subspecies, but are now considered their own species.
References
External links
Media related to Alsophis antillensis at Wikimedia Commons
"Alsophis antillensis". The Reptile Database. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2021.