• Source: Alsophis manselli
  • Alsophis manselli, the Montserrat racer, is a species of snake endemic to the Caribbean island of Montserrat.


    Description


    The Montserrat racer 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


    Along with Alsophis sibonius from Dominica, it was previously considered a subspecies of Alsophis antillensis.


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