Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus
A species of Coral snake mimics Scientific name : Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus Genus : Coral snake mimics
Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus, A species of Coral snake mimics
Scientific name: Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus
Genus: Coral snake mimics
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Description
Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus exhibits highly adaptive predatory behavior and addresses its food availability challenges by feeding mainly on anurans (frogs and toads), a great advantage in its tropical, humid habitat. Additionally, this snake navigates its terrain primarily nocturnally, with heightened activity during rainy seasons, adhering to its stealth and ambush-based hunting strategy.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus is primarily an insectivore, it favors a diet rich in arthropods, particularly insects like beetles, ants, and spiders. It employs an active foraging strategy to acquire these nutritious meals.
Appearance
Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus is a slender, medium-sized snake with smooth glossy scales. It has a vibrant, distinctive pattern, with an olive-green dorsal region, wide black bands, and alternating thin white and red-orange bands. The underside is pale with black crossbars. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Erythrolamprus poecilogyrus sublineatus displays a predominantly terrestrial and nocturnal behavior, actively hunting invertebrates and small vertebrates during twilight hours. Being a solitary species, they establish and defend territories using scent marking. Versatile in foraging, it adapts to both wetland and upland habitats for its survival.
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