Spotted coffee snake
A species of Ninia Scientific name : Ninia maculata Genus : Ninia
Spotted coffee snake, A species of Ninia
Scientific name: Ninia maculata
Genus: Ninia
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Description
With a range running from southern Central America to northern South America, the spotted coffee snake is a terrestrial snake that inhabits moist forests. Docile and harmless to humans, it is named for the large number of spots on its belly scales.
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Spotted coffee snake is predominantly an insectivorous species, with a strong dietary preference for small arthropods. This snake skillfully consumes spiders, crickets, and other soft-bodied invertebrates, leveraging a specialized feeding strategy.
Appearance
Spotted coffee snake is a small species of snake, elongated and slender, with smooth scales. Predominantly reddish-brown to chocolate brown in color, it features irregular, blotchy dark markings along its length. Its belly is oftentimes lighter, usually cream or pale yellow. Both sexes exhibit the same coloration and patterns, and there are no prominent differences between individuals of different age groups.
Behavior
Spotted coffee snake demonstrates terrestrial and nocturnal behavior, usually retreating under stones or leaf litter during the day. It is a solitary species and its primary diet consists of small invertebrates. This secretive species employs chemical defensive secretions when threatened. Notably, reproduction in spotted coffee snake involves internal fertilization, with females laying only a few eggs per year.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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Arthropods Class
Bugs Order
Moths and butterflies Family
Picture-winged leaf moths Genus
Ninia Species
Spotted coffee snake 
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