Dary's burrowing snakeDary's burrowing snake is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Guatemala.EtymologyThe specific name, daryi, is in honor of Guatemalan biologist Mario Dary Rivera.TaxonomyA. daryi is a member of the veraepacis species group.Geographic range and habitatA. daryi is endemic to the Guatemalan central highlands in pine-oak forests, at elevations from.DescriptionA. daryi is large for its species group. Females may attain a total length of, and males may exceed in total length.BehaviorDary's burrowing snake is terrestrial, fossorial, and mainly nocturnal.Conservation statusA. daryi is threatened by urban sprawl.