Northern woodland racer
A species of Woodland racers Scientific name : Drymoluber dichrous Genus : Woodland racers
Northern woodland racer, A species of Woodland racers
Scientific name: Drymoluber dichrous
Genus: Woodland racers
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Description General Info
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Description
The northern woodland racer is a large, non-venomous snake native to tropical and subtropical South America. Widely distributed, this snake hunts during the day and its main food are frogs, lizards and their eggs, and sometimes other snakes as well. This snake has many different defending behaviors such as tail vibration, smell secretion, and body rotation and flattening.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Primarily, northern woodland racer feeds on a diet predominantly composed of small animals, especially reptiles. They display a preference for lizards and small snakes, utilising their quick speed and agile bodies to capture and consume their prey.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Woodland racers Species
Northern woodland racer