Mexican pine snake
A species of Gopher snakes, Also known as Northern mexian bull snake Scientific name : Pituophis deppei Genus : Gopher snakes
Mexican pine snake, A species of Gopher snakes
Also known as:
Northern mexian bull snake
Scientific name: Pituophis deppei
Genus: Gopher snakes
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Description
Pituophis deppei, commonly known as the Mexican pine snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Mexico, where it occurs in the states of Mexico, Hidalgo, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Querétaro, Coahuila and Nuevo León.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Mexican pine snake is primarily an ophiophagous reptile, with a marked preference for eating other smaller snakes. Its feeding behavior also extends to small mammals, birds, and amphibians when available, making it a diverse predator within its native ecosystem.
Appearance
Mexican pine snake is a snake with an elongated and slender form. It possesses smooth scaly skin and a shapely head. Dominantly tan brown, it features dark brown or black blotches for disruptive coloration. In difference, juveniles are grayer with distinctive traces of a lateral stripe. Mexican pine snake lacks any noticeable appendages often seen in other species like wings or horns.
Behavior
Mexican pine snake exhibits a solitary, mostly nocturnal lifestyle, being active primarily during twilight hours. Exceptionally adapted to its surroundings, mexican pine snake uses its coloration for effective camouflage. It hunts for small mammals, using constriction as its primary hunting method. When threatened, it emits a distinct hissing sound and often vibrates its tail.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Gopher snakes Species
Mexican pine snake 
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