Image of Philothamnus thomensis Bocage 1882

Description:

Philothamnus thomensis is a specie of green snake in the Colubridae family, endemic from Sao Tome island. Each island (São Tomé and Príncipe), has a diurnal green snake, endemic, but unrelated to each other (Hapsidophrys principis - Príncipe; Philothamnus thomensis - São Tomé – Locally is called “cobra Suá-Suá” in both islands, and it is believed that gives whips.