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Blunthead tree snake

A species of Blunt-headed vine snakes, Also known as Mapepire corde violon, Common Blunt-headed Tree Snake
Scientific name : Imantodes cenchoa Genus : Blunt-headed vine snakes

Blunthead tree snake, A species of Blunt-headed vine snakes
Also known as:
Mapepire corde violon, Common Blunt-headed Tree Snake
Scientific name: Imantodes cenchoa
Genus: Blunt-headed vine snakes
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Blunthead tree snake (Imantodes cenchoa) Photo By briangratwicke , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Imantodes cenchoa (common names: blunthead tree snake, fiddle-string snake, mapepire corde violon) is a species of rear-fanged colubrid snake distributed in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

General Info

Lifespan

5-10 years

Diet

Blunthead tree snake is predominantly insectivorous, consuming a variety of spineless invertebrates. It specifically targets arthropods like spiders and insects, especially moths, using its acute night-time hunting skills.

Appearance

Blunthead tree snake is a slender serpent averaging up to 60-80cm long. Its skin, covered in smooth, glossy scales, consists of distinctive patterns of broad, reddish-brown bands contrasted by narrower cream-colored bands. The snake is characterized by an elongated head with large, bulging eyes, while its tail is prehensile, aiding in tree-dwelling. There is no significant variation in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Blunthead tree snake demonstrates a primarily nocturnal lifestyle, specializing in arboreal activity. This solitary species is notably skilled in its tree-dwelling behaviors, moving adeptly among branches in search of food. With a primarily ophiophagous diet, it hunts using chemosensory organs to locate prey. Blunthead tree snake exhibits defensive behaviors when threatened, coiling its body and shaking its tail as a warning.

Population

Stable
Blunthead tree snake (Imantodes cenchoa) Blunthead tree snake (Imantodes cenchoa) Photo By briangratwicke , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Dipsadinae
Genus
Blunt-headed vine snakes
Species
Blunthead tree snake
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