Plee's tropical racer
A species of Racers Scientific name : Mastigodryas pleei Genus : Racers
Plee's tropical racer, A species of Racers
Scientific name: Mastigodryas pleei
Genus: Racers
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Description General Info
Description
Native to the Neotropics, the plee's tropical racer is a medium-sized to large, non-venomous snake. This snake spends half of its time on the ground and half of it on trees. It is active during the day when it hunts for frogs, lizards, small mammals, and even other snakes.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The dietary habits of plee's tropical racer primarily include feeding on small amphibians. The snake distinctively prefers to consume tree frogs, exhibiting a natural preference for arboreal prey.
Appearance
Plee's tropical racer is a medium-sized snake with an elongated, slim body covered in smooth, glossy scales. Its coloration varies from beige to light brown, with darker brown or black lateral and dorsal blotches creating a distinctive pattern. The underbelly is usually cream or white. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Plee's tropical racer demonstrates solitary, nocturnal habits, active primarily after sundown. It adopts a defensive posture when threatened, raising its body to look larger. Highly adapted to its dry habitat, this species is a proficient climber, aiding in foraging and predator evasion. It also exhibits ophiophagy, feeding primarily on other snakes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Racers Species
Plee's tropical racer 
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