Oriental wolf snake
A species of Wolf snakes Scientific name : Lycodon capucinus Genus : Wolf snakes
Oriental wolf snake, A species of Wolf snakes
Scientific name: Lycodon capucinus
Genus: Wolf snakes
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Description
Lycodon capucinus, also known as the common wolf snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is commonly found in the Indo-Australian Archipelago. Named after their enlarged front teeth, which gives them a muzzled appearance similar to canines, it also makes the snout somewhat more squarish than other snakes.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Oriental wolf snake is an opportunistic carnivore, primarily preying on small reptiles, particularly geckos. This nocturnal hunter also incorporates small vertebrates like rodents into its diet, utilizing keenly adapted sensory receptors to pinpoint its prey in the dark.
Appearance
Oriental wolf snake is a slender, medium-sized snake, with smooth, glossy scales. The primary coloration of its body is black, interspersed with white, transverse bands that loop around its body. Its head is triangular with a pair of vertical pupils. The tail is long and tapers to a sharp point. No significant differences in appearance are evident due to age or gender.
Behavior
Oriental wolf snake is a nocturnal, solitary creature characterized by its active hunting behavior. It exhibits a unique technique of constricting prey as a non-venomous species. Remarkably, oriental wolf snake possesses a swift striking motion, which it uses to seize small prey such as geckos or mice. Its behavior is adaptive for survival in its natural, often rocky or wooded habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Wolf snakes Species
Oriental wolf snake 
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