South florida rainbow snake
A species of Mud snakes, Also known as Erytrogramma Scientific name : Farancia erytrogramma Genus : Mud snakes
South florida rainbow snake, A species of Mud snakes
Also known as:
Erytrogramma
Scientific name: Farancia erytrogramma
Genus: Mud snakes
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Description
Farancia erytrogramma (also known as the rainbow snake, and less commonly, the eel moccasin) is a species of large, nonvenomous, highly aquatic, colubrid snake, which is endemic to coastal plains of the southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
South florida rainbow snake's dietary habits primarily revolve around the consumption of amphibians. This species exhibits a preference for consuming narrow-mouthed toads, but readily consumes other amphibians including various frog and salamander species.
Appearance
South florida rainbow snake is a slender, elongated snake with smooth scales. It grows to be approximately three feet in length. This snake is uniformly black on the top and sides of its body, while its underside is a contrasting bright red or pink. The color demarcation is stark and suddenly changes halfway down the body. Both sexes, as well as juveniles, share this distinctive appearance.
Behavior
South florida rainbow snake is a nocturnal, solitary entity known for its fossorial lifestyle. It spends most of its time burrowed in loose soil or leaf litter, emerging mainly for foraging and during heavy rains. South florida rainbow snake primarily feeds on earthworms, navigating its environment through chemoreception. There are no known unique territorial or group interactions, implying a non-social behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Mud snakes Species
South florida rainbow snake 
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