It is a colubrid snake from the genus Pseudalsophis that can only be found in the Galápagos Islands, the Galápagos racer (Pseudalsophis biserialis). There are reports of it being dangerous to humans, but it isn’t aggressive or venomous.

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How many snakes are on the Galapagos Islands?

Snakes of the GalapagosThe archipelago is home to four terrestrial snake species and one marine snake, as well as numerous subspecies.

Is the racer snake poisonous?

Non-venomous black racers are harmless to humans if they are kept out of harm’s way, despite their appearance. All over Florida, black racers can be found in brushy or cutover areas near water.

Are snakes on the Galapagos Islands poisonous?

Racers on Galapagos are constrictors and only mildly venomous. A wide variety of animals, including birds of prey and other small animals, are known to be prey for these lizards. When threatened, they are not aggressive towards humans and would cause little harm if they attacked.

Do humans live on the Galapagos Islands?

Four of the archipelago’s thirteen major islands, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela and Floreana, are inhabited, while the rest are uninhabited. In total, only 3% of the Islands have human settlements (or 300km2) (the remaining 97 percent of the Galapagos Islands is maintained as national park).