Cuban racer
A species of Antillean racers Scientific name : Cubophis cantherigerus Genus : Antillean racers
Cuban racer, A species of Antillean racers
Scientific name: Cubophis cantherigerus
Genus: Antillean racers
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General Info
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General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The diet of cuban racer predominantly comprises arachnids and insects, particularly centipedes and spiders. Caterpillars, beetles, and insects' larvae also form a significant part of its food intake.
Appearance
Cuban racer is a moderately long, slender snake with smooth, glossy scales. This reptile typically measures between 70-90 cm in length, showcasing a predominantly blueish-black coloration marked by a series of narrow, yellowish crossbars. It has distinct round eyes with a horizontal pupil, and no pronounced difference in appearance between sexes or various ages is recorded.
Behavior
Cuban racer is a solitary and primarily nocturnal species, employing sit-and-wait hunting tactics to capture prey. Atypically for its genus, cuban racer is a highly arboreal animal, spending much of its time in trees. Males exhibit territorial defense behavior, aggressively warning conspecific rivals from their perches with visible displays and physical confrontations.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Antillean racers Species
Cuban racer 
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