Common egg eater
A species of Egg-eating snakes, Also known as Rhombic egg eater, African egg-eating snake Scientific name : Dasypeltis scabra Genus : Egg-eating snakes
Common egg eater, A species of Egg-eating snakes
Also known as:
Rhombic egg eater, African egg-eating snake
Scientific name: Dasypeltis scabra
Genus: Egg-eating snakes
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Description
Dasypeltis scabra, known as the common egg eater, egg-eating snake or rhombic egg eater, is a species of nonvenomous snake endemic to Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
The dietary habits of common egg eater are intriguing as it is an exclusive oophagous species, primarily feeding on bird eggs. It employs a unique feeding mechanism, swallowing eggs whole and crushing them internally before regurgitating the indigestible shells.
Appearance
The common egg eater is a medium-sized snake, characterized by its smooth and sleek scales. Its body color ranges from brown to gray, frequently speckled with dark blotches which form an irregular pattern across its body. The common egg eater lacks distinctive features such as wings or horns but has a long, slender tail. There are no notable physical differences between the sexes or different ages.
Behavior
Common egg eater is notably oviparous, engaging in egg-laying practices rather than live birth. This reptile primarily exhibits a solitary lifestyle, maintaining limited interaction with its species outside mating periods. It remarkably consumes exclusively bird eggs, using specialized jaw and neck adaptations to ingest its food whole. Common egg eater does not defend territories and adapts well to various habitats.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Egg-eating snakes Species
Common egg eater 
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