You're right, the two species do look STRIKINGLY similar, even down to the gradual pattern/color change towards the tail that both can exhibit(more typical of sulphureus). But looking REAL close, the ventral scales seem to be somewhat larger, the thicker labial suturing, lack of post-ocular striping, and a little more abstract pattern as opposed to a more less "chevron" patterning typical of sulphureus leads me to think it is still a Spilotes pullatus though.

BTW, a really great observation on your part!


best regards, ~Doug
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