title: Baliodryas
text: # Baliodryas
  
  Baliodryas is a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Baliodryas steinbachi. It is endemic to South America.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, steinbachi is in honor of Dr. Jose Steinbach (1856–1929), who collected biological specimens in South America.
  
  ## Distribution and habitat
  
  B. steinbachi is found in Bolivia and Brazil. The preferred natural habitat is forest at an altitude of 250 m (820 ft).
  
  ## Biology
  
  B. steinbachi is oviparous.
  
  