Dipsas is a genus of non-venomous colubrid snakes that belong to the Xenodontinae subfamily. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America and South America, as far as Argentine and Paraguay. The genus includes over 30 distinct species. Dispas species are slender, small to medium sized snakes, often not larger than 60 cm 80 cm, and rarely larger than 100 cm. Coloration and color pattern may vary, but often consists of black and brown, frequently with alternating rings separated by white. They are mostly arboreal snakes that mainly feed on snails and slugs.