Shaw's dark ground snake
A species of Coral snake mimics, Also known as Black-backed snake Scientific name : Erythrolamprus melanotus Genus : Coral snake mimics
Shaw's dark ground snake, A species of Coral snake mimics
Also known as:
Black-backed snake
Scientific name: Erythrolamprus melanotus
Genus: Coral snake mimics
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Description General Info
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Description
Shaw's dark ground snake or Shaw's black-backed snake (Erythrolamprus melanotus) is a species of colubrid snake endemic to northern South America.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Shaw's dark ground snake primarily sustains on a diet of insects, particularly caterpillars and beetles. It also feeds on small vertebrates like frogs and lizards, supplementing its diverse insectivorous diet.
Behavior
Shaw's dark ground snake is a mainly nocturnal creature, using the cover of darkness to hunt for its various prey, which include insects and small mammals. The species is solitary and displays territorial behavior, reacting aggressively to intruders. Survival adaptations include its camouflaged exterior coloration that blends with the forest floor, aiding in both hunting and evasion from predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Coral snake mimics Species
Shaw's dark ground snake 
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