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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• Snake from Brazil - Buckle, Tue Aug 18 10:02:02 2009
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• RE: Snake from Brazil - Buckle, Tue Aug 18 13:28:15 2009
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• so very true!..n/p - DMong, Tue Aug 18 15:25:35 2009
• RE: so very true!..n/p - lep1pic1, Tue Aug 18 19:20:05 2009
• RE: so very true!..n/p - DMong, Tue Aug 18 21:57:28 2009
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• I hear ya! - DMong, Wed Aug 19 09:49:52 2009
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• RE: I hear ya! - DMong, Wed Aug 19 14:54:43 2009
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