Variable black-naped snake
A species of Parasuta Scientific name : Parasuta dwyeri Genus : Parasuta
Variable black-naped snake, A species of Parasuta
Scientific name: Parasuta dwyeri
Genus: Parasuta
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Description
Adult P. dwyeri males average 31 cm (12 inches) in length from the tip of the snout to the uro-genital vent. Females are slightly smaller at around 29 cm (11 inches) in snout-to-vent length (SVL). P. dwyeri has a cylindrical brown body with a slender to medium build. The head is short and somewhat widened so as to be distinct from the neck. The tail is short as well, and the dorsal scales are smooth. The eye is medium-sized, with a vertically elliptical pupil. 
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Variable black-naped snake is an exclusive carnivore, feeding primarily on arachnids. They utilize their specialized teeth to grasp and consume various spider species, which form a significant portion of its diet.
Appearance
Variable black-naped snake is a small-sized snake with a slender body. Its skin is smooth and glossy, featuring a coloration primarily of brown or black. Notably, it has white or cream bands that cross the body. There are no clear differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. This snake lacks any significant features like horns or wings but possesses a tapering tail as typical to most snake species.
Behavior
Variable black-naped snake is a nocturnal species known for its secretive nature. It prefers solitary existence, rarely encountering other individuals except during mating season. This burrow-dwelling reptile exhibits intermittent activity, primarily venturing out of their burrows at night for forage. Territorial behavior is not common, and it has no specific adaptations beyond cryptic coloration that aids in camouflage within its arid habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Elapids Genus
Parasuta Species
Variable black-naped snake 
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