Mexican vine snake
A species of Vine snakes, Also known as Brown Vinesnake Scientific name : Oxybelis aeneus Genus : Vine snakes
Mexican vine snake, A species of Vine snakes
Also known as:
Brown Vinesnake
Scientific name: Oxybelis aeneus
Genus: Vine snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Oxybelis aeneus, commonly known as the Mexican vine snake or brown vine snake, is a species of colubrid snake, which is endemic to the Americas.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Mexican vine snake predominantly feeds on small vertebrates, with birds and lizards forming a substantial part of its diet. It also consumes rodents and small amphibians, capturing prey by stealth and speed.
Appearance
Mexican vine snake is a slender, elongated snake, up to 1.6 meters long. Its scales are smooth and glossy, giving a metallic appearance. It usually presents green, brown, or copper hues, blending harmoniously with the foliage. No significant differences exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. This species lacks notable features like horns, wings, or tails beyond those standard for snakes.
Behavior
Mexican vine snake is an arboreal species known for its strictly solitary lifestyle. Its behavior is characterized by a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, preferring to remain motionless in vegetation, demonstrating strong camouflage abilities. The species exhibits non-aggressive territorial behavior, using pheromones rather than physical confrontations to mark territory.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Vine snakes Species
Mexican vine snake 
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