Two-lined mexican earth snake
A species of Earth snakes Scientific name : Conopsis biserialis Genus : Earth snakes
Two-lined mexican earth snake, A species of Earth snakes
Scientific name: Conopsis biserialis
Genus: Earth snakes
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Description General Info
Description
The two-lined mexican earth snake is a small, non-venomous snake endemic to Mexico. It’s a fossorial species, which means it’s adapted to the underground life, buried under the soil. It is found at higher elevations, mostly above 1700 m above sea level.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Two-lined mexican earth snake's primary food source is small insects, with a preference for ants and beetles. The species maintains a predominantly carnivorous diet, but occasionally supplements it with spiders and small invertebrates.
Behavior
Two-lined mexican earth snake is a nocturnal species, most active during twilight periods. Its foraging activity primarily consists of invertebrate hunting. Solitary in nature, this species only interacts with others during mating seasons. Two-lined mexican earth snake performs a unique tail-shaking behavior before aggression against potential threats to its territory. It relies on its natural colors to camouflage within its mountainous terrain.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Earth snakes Species
Two-lined mexican earth snake 
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