Dog-tooth cat snake
A species of Cat-eyed snakes Scientific name : Boiga cynodon Genus : Cat-eyed snakes
Dog-tooth cat snake, A species of Cat-eyed snakes
Scientific name: Boiga cynodon
Genus: Cat-eyed snakes
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Description
It is a large snake, reaching more than 2 m (6 1⁄2 ft) in total length. The front teeth of the upper jaw and the lower jaw are strongly enlarged. The body is slender and laterally compressed. Dorsally it is tannish with reddish-brown or dark brown crossbands. There is a dark streak behind the eye on each side of the head. The venter is whitish, heavily marbled with dark brown. The smooth dorsal scales are arranged in 23 or 33 rows at midbody, and those in the vertebral row are strongly enlarged. Ventrals 248-290; subcaudals 114-165. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Dog-tooth cat snake is primarily an ophiophagous species, feeding predominantly on smaller snakes. Its diet also includes lizards and small mammals, indicating a nocturnal predatory behavior with a preference for live prey.
Appearance
Dog-tooth cat snake is a moderately large snake with a slender body. Its skin has smooth, glossy scales with a base color of brown or black, and irregular bright yellow or white crossbands. It has a long, thin tail that tapers to a point. Juveniles of this species exhibit brighter coloration than adults. There are no significant differences between males and females or among subspecies in terms of appearance.
Behavior
Dog-tooth cat snake is a nocturnal, arboreal creature with a unique rearing behavior, often mimicking a cobra when threatened. This solitary species is known for its active hunting strategy, meticulously stalking and subduing its prey. Not territorially aggressive, dog-tooth cat snake nonetheless defends itself using a potent venom. It has adapted to its environment with its cryptic coloration, providing excellent camouflage within foliage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Cat-eyed snakes Species
Dog-tooth cat snake 
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