Mountain slug snake
A species of Pareas Scientific name : Pareas margaritophorus Genus : Pareas
Mountain slug snake, A species of Pareas
Scientific name: Pareas margaritophorus
Genus: Pareas
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Description General Info
Description
The mountain slug snake (Pareas margaritophorus), also known as the white-spotted slug snake, is a small, harmless species of snake that is rather common in South, South-East, and East Asia, and feeds on small invertebrates.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Mountain slug snake is a specialized snail-eater. It primarily feeds on land snails, utilizing its exceptional jaws to extract the snail from its shell. This species displays no significant inclination towards other food types.
Appearance
Mountain slug snake is a small snake with a slim, cylindrical body shrouded in smooth scales. Its skin showcases a patchwork of black and white bands interspersed with yellow or red spots, creating a vibrant contrast. The bright, pearl-like spots are a hallmark of this species, notably dotted along its dorsal side. Age and gender have no significant impact on the snake's eye-catching coloration.
Behavior
Mountain slug snake is largely nocturnal, employing ambush predation by coiling itself onto tree branches and striking prey passing below. It exhibits solitary behavior but demonstrates occasional social interactions during mating seasons. Notably, its defensive behaviors include hissing and rolling into a tight spiral, presenting its strikingly patterned undersides to deter potential threats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Slug snakes Genus
Pareas Species
Mountain slug snake 
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