Coluber constrictor etheridgei
A species of Eastern racers Scientific name : Coluber constrictor etheridgei Genus : Eastern racers
Coluber constrictor etheridgei, A species of Eastern racers
Scientific name: Coluber constrictor etheridgei
Genus: Eastern racers
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Description
Coluber constrictor etheridgei plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as an effective rodent controller, subsisting primarily on small mammals. Its exceptional climbing ability extends its hunting ground to trees, demonstrating its adaptive edge. Known for its solitary lifestyle outside breeding season, coluber constrictor etheridgei exhibits an interesting phenomenon – the males engage in intricate 'combat dances' for mating rights, highlighting the importance of social behaviors in the species.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Coluber constrictor etheridgei is predominantly insectivorous, with a dietary focus on crickets, grasshoppers and beetles. It also consumes small vertebrates, demonstrating a preference for lizards and small mammals.
Appearance
Coluber constrictor etheridgei is a sleek, slender, elongated snake species, typically measuring between 50-90 cm long. Its shiny skin comprises smooth, non-venomous scales dominantly painted with a muddy, cream gradient. Each body segment adorns alternating black-edged brown and cream bands. The snake's striking belly is a clean, cream-white color interspersed with light spots. Coluber constrictor etheridgei has a lean, pointed head, a long, tapering tail, and round, black, keen eyes.
Behavior
Coluber constrictor etheridgei are solitary, primarily diurnal snakes. They exhibit aggressive defensive behavior when threatened, hissing loudly and striking without hesitation. Unusually, they are exceptionally agile climbers, spending much of their time horizontally spanning brush or trees. Predominantly, they consume rodents, birds, and small reptiles. Males are highly territorial, defending against rivals through combat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Eastern racers Species
Coluber constrictor etheridgei 
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