Blind ground snake
A species of Coral snake mimics, Also known as Eastern green liophis Scientific name : Erythrolamprus typhlus Genus : Coral snake mimics
Blind ground snake, A species of Coral snake mimics
Also known as:
Eastern green liophis
Scientific name: Erythrolamprus typhlus
Genus: Coral snake mimics
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Description General Info
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Description
The blind ground snake is a non-venomous, medium-size snake native to Central and South America. It lives on the ground, but it can be encountered sleeping on the vegetation up to 1 m above the ground. When it feels threatened, the blind ground snake is able to release an unpleasant, musky odor. It is a diurnal species that’s most active in the early mornings.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Blind ground snake primarily sustains itself on a diet of small amphibians, particularly Anuran frogs. It locates its prey using olfactory cues and consumes it whole due to its constricting behavior.
Behavior
Blind ground snake predominantly displays a solitary, nocturnal lifestyle, typically hidden beneath leaf litter or within vine tangles. Primarily a ground dweller, its foraging strategy relies on ambush predation, lying in wait for prey. Having evolved in moist forests, its survival behavior includes excellent camouflage, synergizing with its hunting strategy. It marks and defends its territory through visual cues and displays rather than physical combat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Coral snake mimics Species
Blind ground snake 
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