This is the species account about the Yellow-spotted Whipsnake (Chironius flavopictus), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.

C ope's False Coralsnake (Pliocercus euryzonus), a mediumsized, non-venomous dipsadid that reaches a maximum total length of 795 mm, with the tail comprising 38-43% of total length (Savage 2002), is distributed in tropical forests at elevations of 0-2,750 m asl from northeastern Honduras,