Snail-eating thirst snake
A species of Forsten's cat snake Scientific name : Dipsas brevifacies Genus : Forsten's cat snake
Snail-eating thirst snake, A species of Forsten's cat snake
Scientific name: Dipsas brevifacies
Genus: Forsten's cat snake
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Description General Info
Description
Found in and around the wet and dry forest regions of the Yucatan, the snail-eating thirst snake is a dramatically striped, terrestrial snake. It is named for its specialized diet, which is largely made up of snails it hunts and extracts from their shells.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Snail-eating thirst snake exhibits an ophiophagous diet, meaning it primarily feeds on other snakes. Known to display an inclination for semi-arboreal and terrestrial species, it employs a venomous bite to subdue prey before ingestion.
Appearance
Snail-eating thirst snake is a small, slender snake, with sleek and extremely smooth scales. Its coloration is primarily dark brown or black, often with a lighter, yellowish mid-dorsal stripe extending from the head to the tail. Unique among snakes, it has a remarkably short face, hence the name. There are no obvious differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Snail-eating thirst snake are predominantly nocturnal, active hunters notable for their specialization in preying on snails. Their feeding behavior involves penetrating snail shells with their uniquely adapted jaws. Solitary in nature, they exhibit an instinctive homing behavior for locating their shelters. No significant territorial behavior has been observed for this species.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Forsten's cat snake Species
Snail-eating thirst snake 
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