Redback coffee snake
A species of Ninia Scientific name : Ninia sebae Genus : Ninia
Redback coffee snake, A species of Ninia
Scientific name: Ninia sebae
Genus: Ninia
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Description
Ninia sebae, commonly known as the redback coffee snake or the red coffee snake, is a species of small terrestrial snake which is endemic to Mexico and Central America. Although Ninia sebae resembles some venomous coral snakes in color and size, it is not venomous and seldom bites humans.
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Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Redback coffee snake primarily consumes various small invertebrates, showcasing a preference for insects and arachnids. Its diet is distinguished by feasting on spiders, centipedes, and beetles.
Appearance
The redback coffee snake is a small snake, slender and elongated, typically reaching up to 1 foot in length. Its smooth, glossy skin is usually red to brownish-red in color, often featuring a series of black bands or rings around the body. Some species also exhibit subtle black dots scattered across the dorsal surface. Distinctively, it has no visible external ears, limbs or eyelids, with a forked tongue used for sensing its environment.
Behavior
Redback coffee snake is predominantly nocturnal, hunting small invertebrates at night. This species exhibits secretive behavior, often hiding under debris or logs. It is solitary, with minimal social interactions, primarily during mating season. Predominantly nonvenomous, it may use constriction to subdue prey. When threatened, redback coffee snake performs a retraction display, flexing its body into a series of S-curves.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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Arthropods Class
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Redback coffee snake 
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