False smooth snake
A species of False smooth snake Scientific name : Macroprotodon cucullatus Genus : False smooth snake
False smooth snake, A species of False smooth snake
Scientific name: Macroprotodon cucullatus
Genus: False smooth snake
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Description
Macroprotodon cucullatus, commonly known as the false smooth snake, is a species of mildly venomous colubrid snake endemic to the Mediterranean Basin.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
The dietary habits of false smooth snake predominantly comprise of small vertebrates and invertebrates. Its favored prey includes rodents, lizards, frogs, and large insects, which provide essential nourishment.
Appearance
False smooth snake is a small-sized snake with a slender, cylindrical body covered in smooth scales. Its coloration mainly consists of varying shades of brown, with two distinct dark lateral stripes running along its body. The head has a distinctively hood-like shape, giving it a unique appearance. It does not display any significant differences in appearance owing to age or gender.
Behavior
False smooth snake is a nocturnal, fossorial species typically solitary outside the mating season. It employs an ambush hunting strategy to capture prey. The creature, though non-aggressive, will bite if threatened, employing a mild neurotoxic venom. This species shelters in rock crevices or underneath logs during daylight.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
False smooth snake Species
False smooth snake 
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