Forest sharp-tailed snake
A species of Sharp-tailed snakes Scientific name : Contia longicaudae Genus : Sharp-tailed snakes
Forest sharp-tailed snake, A species of Sharp-tailed snakes
Scientific name: Contia longicaudae
Genus: Sharp-tailed snakes
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Description General Info
Description
The forest sharp-tailed snake (Contia longicaudae) is a species of colubrid snake found in the West Coast of the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Forest sharp-tailed snake primarily preys on small insects. Their diet heavily consists of beetles and spiders. Biters, grippers, and chewers, they actively forage in leaf litter and under logs for sustenance.
Behavior
Forest sharp-tailed snake is a solitary species that exhibits secretive behavior, often hiding under rocks and logs. This species is primarily nocturnal, venturing out at night to forage for its diet of small invertebrates. Forest sharp-tailed snake displays a distinctive curling behavior when threatened, exposing its brightly colored underside in a warning display before resorting to biting if provoked.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Sharp-tailed snakes Species
Forest sharp-tailed snake 
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