Big-headed snail-eating snake
A species of Forsten's cat snake, Also known as Neotropical snail-eater Scientific name : Dipsas indica Genus : Forsten's cat snake
Big-headed snail-eating snake, A species of Forsten's cat snake
Also known as:
Neotropical snail-eater
Scientific name: Dipsas indica
Genus: Forsten's cat snake
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Description General Info
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Description
Dipsas indica, also known as the Neo-tropical snail-eater, is a snake species found in South America. It feeds on slugs and snails, which the snake can extract from their shells using its slender jaw.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The principal component of big-headed snail-eating snake's diet consists of snails, which it extracts with its specialized jaws. Occasionally, it also consumes slugs, showing a preference for molluscan prey.
Appearance
Big-headed snail-eating snake is a slender and elongated snake, reaching up to 1.2 meters in length. Its smooth, glossy scales are mainly charcoal black, but it's distinguished by a series of white or cream intermittent rings or partial rings along its body. This nocturnal species lacks limbs, wings, or notable horns, and both genders are near identically marked, showing no significant variations among different age groups.
Behavior
Primarily nocturnal, big-headed snail-eating snake actively hunts for its main prey, molluscs, utilizing specialized jaw and teeth structure for efficient feeding. This solitary, non-venomous species displays minimal territorial behaviors, focusing on hunting and survival rather than social interactions. Camouflage, offered by its dark patterned scales, helps avoid predators in its tropical forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Forsten's cat snake Species
Big-headed snail-eating snake 
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