Jodi's pipe snake
A species of Island pipe snakes Scientific name : Cylindrophis jodiae Genus : Island pipe snakes
Jodi's pipe snake, A species of Island pipe snakes
Scientific name: Cylindrophis jodiae
Genus: Island pipe snakes
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Description
Jodi's pipe snake exhibits a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, burrowing during daylight hours and emerging at night to hunt for its predominant prey including earthworms and other small invertebrates. This serpent's incredible adaptation to thrive in aquiferous habitats involves an ability to resist inundation during seasonal flooding.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Appearance
Jodi's pipe snake is a tube-like, medium-sized burrowing snake with smooth, shiny skin. Its body displays distinctive alternating circles of dark brown and lighter tan, emphasizing its cylindrical shape. The head and tail appear blunt and similar, a feature evolved for protection. No value variations based on age, gender or subspecies are reported.
Behavior
Jodi's pipe snake is known for its secretive, solitary behavior, primarily residing in the soil or under leaf litter. A crepuscular species, it emerges to hunt for meals near water bodies predominantly at twilight. This reptile uses its distinctive colorful tail tip for caudal luring, a unique predatory strategy to entice prey. Feral tactics include retraction within their own coiled bodies when threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Asian pipe snakes Genus
Island pipe snakes Species
Jodi's pipe snake 
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