Boie's mud snake
A species of Hypsiscopus Scientific name : Hypsiscopus plumbea Genus : Hypsiscopus
Boie's mud snake, A species of Hypsiscopus
Scientific name: Hypsiscopus plumbea
Genus: Hypsiscopus
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Description General Info
Description
The rice paddy snake (Hypsiscopus plumbea) is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged, colubrid snake endemic to South Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Boie's mud snake primarily subsists on insects, with a special preference for crickets and flies. They rely on their quick reflexes to catch these rapid-moving prey. Their diet is occasionally supplemented with small worms of various species.
Appearance
Boie's mud snake is a medium-sized snake, characterized by its slender, elongate body with smooth, glossy scales. Its main coloration is lead-gray, giving it a somewhat metallic appearance. This species lacks unique patterns or distinct markings, presenting a homogenous color throughout. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Its distinctive feature is its unique head shape, which is slightly flattened and arrow-like, enhancing its aerodynamic capabilities.
Behavior
Boie's mud snake is typically nocturnal, hiding under rocks or in trees during the day, and emerging at dusk to hunt small insects. It lies in wait and strikes with accuracy once prey is within its grasp. Although solitary by nature, it will signal aggression to other males during mating season using body language and vocalization. Boie's mud snake has evolved to change its body color to blend with the surrounding environment, securing survival against predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Mud snakes Genus
Hypsiscopus Species
Boie's mud snake 
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