About Chironius carinatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Chironius carinatus, also called Chironius carinatus (Linnaeus, 1758), can reach a maximum total length of 3 meters (9.8 feet). Its body color ranges across brown, deep yellow, and gold, and the tail is typically darker than the rest of the body. The belly is often a bright yellow or bright orange shade. On the body scales of most specimens, the centers are lightly colored while the edges are darker. A light-colored stripe runs along the full length of the body, and fades once it reaches the tail. The dorsal scales are arranged in 12 rows. This species is endemic to Colombia, northern Brazil, Costa Rica, eastern Venezuela, northern Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
