Tschudi's false coral snake
A species of Amazon false coral snake Scientific name : Oxyrhopus melanogenys Genus : Amazon false coral snake
Tschudi's false coral snake, A species of Amazon false coral snake
Scientific name: Oxyrhopus melanogenys
Genus: Amazon false coral snake
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Description
Oxyrhopus melanogenys, commonly known as Tschudi's false coral snake, is a colubrid snake species found in the northern part of South America.
General Info
Lifespan
6-10 years
Diet
Tschudi's false coral snake primarily feasts on small amphibians and reptiles. Its diet, however, is versatile; it is known to consume rodents and occasionally, bird eggs, demonstrating its opportunistic feeding habits.
Appearance
Tschudi's false coral snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender body, smooth and shiny scales. Its skin is characterized by a sharp contrast of black and white regions, with a predominantly black head and tail. White-pink spots are present on its underbelly. Hues can vary with age, the juvenile individuals tending to have a paler coloration. No significant difference in appearance exists between genders.
Behavior
The tschudi's false coral snake displays nocturnal solitary behavior, primarily active from twilight until dawn. Its secretive lifestyle entails seclusion during the day and foraging for food, particularly invertebrates, at night. Exhibiting non-aggressive behavior, it typically flees instead of resorting to confrontation. The tschudi's false coral snake doesn't employ pronounced territorial markings but demonstrates limited dominance of space within its habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Amazon false coral snake Species
Tschudi's false coral snake 
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