Elegant snail-eater
A species of Forsten's cat snake Scientific name : Dipsas elegans Genus : Forsten's cat snake
Elegant snail-eater, A species of Forsten's cat snake
Scientific name: Dipsas elegans
Genus: Forsten's cat snake
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General Info
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General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Elegant snail-eater primarily indulges in a malacophagous diet, specializing in snail consumption. Its unique dental adaptation enables it to efficiently extract soft mollusk bodies, providing its key sustenance.
Appearance
Elegant snail-eater is a thin, elongated snake characterized by its smooth, glossy skin. Its color varies from pale brown to dark gray-brown, often with a yellow or cream belly. The underside may display black spots and bands. Its head is subtly differentiated from the narrow body, adorned with large, bold eyes. No discernable differences in size or coloration are found between different ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Elegant snail-eater exhibits nocturnal behavior, actively hunting small, soft-bodied invertebrates. This species is known to secrete a mild venom to immobilize its prey. Solitary in nature, elegant snail-eater marks territory with its unique scent, which helps it avoid encounters with other members. Its slender body aids in navigating through dense undergrowth, a behaviour adaptive for survival in tropical rainforest habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Forsten's cat snake Species
Elegant snail-eater 
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