Dispholidus typus typus
A species of Boomslang Scientific name : Dispholidus typus typus Genus : Boomslang
Dispholidus typus typus, A species of Boomslang
Scientific name: Dispholidus typus typus
Genus: Boomslang
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Description
Dispholidus typus typus is a venomous colubrid, characterized by its unique feeding strategy that involves delivering venom through rear fangs when biting prey. This unusual adaptation allows it to subdue large, aggressive prey. Known for its solitary behaviour, the animal exhibits potent hemotoxic venom, a chief survival mechanism, devastating the prey's circulatory system. Moreover, dispholidus typus typus plays a significant ecological role in controlling rodent populations in its habitats.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
Dispholidus typus typus is a carnivorous species with a diet primarily consisting of small mammals and lizards. It also consumes birds and amphibians, using a potent venom to immobilize prey before ingestion.
Appearance
Dispholidus typus typus is a medium-sized snake, typically ranging between 0.6 to 1.5 meters long. Its elongated smooth-scaled body is brown in color, often characterized by a series of darker crossbands. Distinguishing features include a distinctive bulge in the neck, known as its 'boomslang', when in a defensive pose. It has large eyes in comparison to the head size. There are no notable differences in appearance according to age or gender.
Behavior
Dispholidus typus typus is a solitary, highly venomous snake species, usually adopting a sit-and-wait predatory strategy. Typically, they're lethargic, opting for stealth and camouflage in their natural habitat. When provoked, they exhibit a unique defensive behavior, showing a throat flap and performing a striking mock attack. Notably, they are oviparous, with females typically laying 10-25 eggs in a nest.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Boomslang Species
Dispholidus typus typus 
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