Southwestern cat-eyed snake
A species of Cat-eyed snakes Scientific name : Leptodeira maculata Genus : Cat-eyed snakes
Southwestern cat-eyed snake, A species of Cat-eyed snakes
Scientific name: Leptodeira maculata
Genus: Cat-eyed snakes
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Description
The southwestern cat-eyed snake is native to southwestern Mexico, where it hunts by night. It is unusual in that female specimens breed yearly, but only some go on to produce viable eggs. They are sometimes found for sale online; these are likely taken directly from the wild.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Southwestern cat-eyed snake is largely insectivorous, predominantly feeding on arthropods. It preys specifically on spiders and centipedes, making use of its keen night-time hunting skills to secure its meals.
Appearance
Southwestern cat-eyed snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth scales. Its primary coloration is grey or brown, enhanced with a unique pattern of dark, round spots down the entire length of the body, providing excellent camouflage. This species lacks any additional features like wings or horns and doesn't show any significant variation in appearance by age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Southwestern cat-eyed snake is a neotropical reptile, primarily nocturnal, that relies on sit-and-wait strategies to prey on small mammals and amphibians. Solitary by nature, southwestern cat-eyed snake utilizes camouflage for protection and hunting. This species possesses a unique defensive behavior, 'neck-flattening', when threatened. This species is non-migratory, marking its territory through scent trails.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Cat-eyed snakes Species
Southwestern cat-eyed snake 
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