Lichtenstein's green racer
A species of Green snakes Scientific name : Philodryas olfersii Genus : Green snakes
Lichtenstein's green racer, A species of Green snakes
Scientific name: Philodryas olfersii
Genus: Green snakes
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Description
Philodryas olfersii is a species of colubrid snake, endemic to South America, known by the common names Lichtenstein's green racer, South American green racer, and eastern green whiptail, and in Brazil, cobra-cipó, cobra de São João, cobra-facão, cobra-verde, and mboi-obi.
General Info
Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Lichtenstein's green racer is essentially an ophiophagous, or snake-eating species. Its diet largely consists of other reptiles, especially small snakes. Notably, juvenile specimens also feed on arthropods like insects.
Appearance
Lichtenstein's green racer is a medium-sized snake with a slender body shape. The skin is smooth and shiny, prominently patterned with greenish gray and brown diagonal stripes across its length. Juveniles exhibit a brighter green coloration fading to duller tones with age. This snake species does not show any significant sexual dimorphism or subspecies variations.
Behavior
Lichtenstein's green racer is an agile, diurnal predator, known for its robust foraging behavior. Highly relative and often solitary, it displays territorial tendencies with aggressive responses to intruders. This species uses camouflage and swift movements for efficient predation and survival in its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Green snakes Species
Lichtenstein's green racer 
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