Eastern mud snake
A species of Mud snakes Scientific name : Farancia abacura abacura Genus : Mud snakes
Eastern mud snake, A species of Mud snakes
Scientific name: Farancia abacura abacura
Genus: Mud snakes
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Description
Eastern mud snake is a highly specialized, predominantly aquatic species with a fascinating adaptation for prey capture and digestion. It employs a unique 'gaping' behavior, where it opens its mouth wide and allows the approaching prey to swim in voluntarily. Centrally involved in regulating its local ecosystem, it exclusively digests the prey in a coiled position for efficient consumption.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Eastern mud snake is a carnivorous species, primarily preying on earthworms. Its specialized diet also includes other soft-bodied invertebrates such as slugs, snails, and insect larvae, showcasing a preference for soft, easily digestible food.
Appearance
Eastern mud snake is a slender, elongated snake with shiny, non-venomous, black skin, often red or pink underside, adding to its unique appeal. With an average length of about 1 to 1.5 meters, the snake's smooth and glossy body scales give it a captivating, almost lustrous appearance. Eastern mud snake presents no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Eastern mud snake is a secretive, solitary species, typically exhibiting a nocturnal lifestyle. Exceptionally, it embarks on diurnal activity during rainy periods. Known for its unique red-tail coloration, eastern mud snake employs this as a defensive strategy, confusing predators. Lacking territorial behavior, its survival largely relies on camouflage within its swampy habitats, aided by its dark coloration.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Mud snakes Species
Eastern mud snake 
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