Hoffmann's earth snake
A species of Latin american earth snakes Scientific name : Geophis hoffmanni Genus : Latin american earth snakes
Hoffmann's earth snake, A species of Latin american earth snakes
Scientific name: Geophis hoffmanni
Genus: Latin american earth snakes
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Description
A rare burrowing snake that lives in the dry forests of southern Central America and northern South America, the hoffmann's earth snake forages and digs for its meals of invertebrates. It is dark and slim, with a wormlike profile and snout that helps it to move through leaf litter and soil. These small, docile snakes are sometimes kept as pets, and are available for sale online.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Hoffmann's earth snake is primarily an insectivorous species, preferring small arthropods for sustenance. Particularly, it exhibits a significant predilection for soft-bodied insects like larvae, ensuring a rich protein diet.
Appearance
Hoffmann's earth snake is a relatively small, slender snake species with a length ranging from 16 to 23 cm. Its smooth, shiny skin is predominantly dark purplish-black, complemented by a pale yellow ventral surface. It lacks any distinctiveness in features such as wings, horns or tails, typical with this type of creature. Also, there is no significant variation in appearance between ages, genders, or subspecies. Its main unique feature lies in its bright red, forked tongue.
Behavior
Hoffmann's earth snake exhibits a secretive, fossorial lifestyle, spending most of its time underground. This adaptation allows it to effectively evade predators and cope with fluctuations in climatic conditions. As a solitary species, it shows little to no social interaction, typically only coming together during the breeding season. It is not known to exhibit any unique territorial behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Species
Hoffmann's earth snake 
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