South american milksnake
A species of Kingsnakes Scientific name : Lampropeltis micropholis Genus : Kingsnakes
South american milksnake, A species of Kingsnakes
Scientific name: Lampropeltis micropholis
Genus: Kingsnakes
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Description General Info
Description
Lampropeltis micropholis, commonly known as the Ecuadorian milk snake, is a species of milk snake.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
South american milksnake primarily feeds on small mammals, notably rodents, employing constriction to subdue their prey. With a preference for live food, south american milksnake is an expert nocturnal hunter.
Appearance
South american milksnake is a medium-sized snake with smooth, glossy scales. It exhibits an alluring pattern of black, red, and yellow bands, often with the red bands bordered by black. It has a slender, cylindrical body and a small head, barely different from the neck's width. It possesses a forked tongue commonly used for tasting its environment, but no distinct features like horns, wings, or tails. There are no known significant variations in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
South american milksnake is often observed to have nocturnal activity patterns, typically hunting small birds and mammals. The species exhibits solitary behavior, maintaining and actively defending individual territories. Notably, south american milksnake utilizes a unique mimicry approach for survival, imitating the appearance of a venomous snake to ward off predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Kingsnakes Species
South american milksnake 
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