Texas night snake
A species of Night snakes, Also known as San luis potosi nightsnake, Chihuahuan Nightsnake Scientific name : Hypsiglena jani Genus : Night snakes
Texas night snake, A species of Night snakes
Also known as:
San luis potosi nightsnake, Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Scientific name: Hypsiglena jani
Genus: Night snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Hypsiglena jani, commonly known as the Texas night snake, is a species of small colubrid native to the southwestern United States and northeastern Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Texas night snake predominantly feeds on small lizards, supplementing its diet with insects and small mammals. It actively hunts at dusk, delivering a venomous bite to immobilize its prey.
Appearance
Texas night snake is a small, slender snake with smooth, scaly skin. It commonly exhibits gray or brown coloration, often with darker blotches lining the spine. Occasionally, it displays a pale, counter-shaded underside. Its eyes, with vertical pupil slits, give it a nocturnal hunter appearance. No significant visual differences exist between ages, genders, or subspecies of this animal.
Behavior
Texas night snake is primarily nocturnal, employing secretive and elusive behaviors. Known for its defensive response involving mock strikes with a closed mouth, this species uses its natural coloration for camouflage in its desert and scrubland habitats. Solitary by nature, texas night snake has a low interaction rate or territorial disputes due to its fossorial lifestyle.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Night snakes Species
Texas night snake 
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