Variegated false coral snake
A species of Pliocercus Scientific name : Pliocercus elapoides Genus : Pliocercus
Variegated false coral snake, A species of Pliocercus
Scientific name: Pliocercus elapoides
Genus: Pliocercus
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Description
Found in arid regions of southeastern Mexico and Central America, the variegated false coral snake is a shy and harmless snake that, like many in its region, scares off predators by resembling the deadly coral snake.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Variegated false coral snake predominantly consumes a diet of small invertebrates. This species particularly favours larval and adult stages of insects, with a known predilection for ants, beetles, and caterpillars.
Appearance
Variegated false coral snake is a medium-sized snake with an elongated cylindrical body. It exhibits a lustrous skin which ranges from dull yellow to bright green, with black crossbands for camouflage. The snake's tail is distinctive with pointed ends, used for gripping. Both genders have similar appearances, except males tend to display brighter coloration during mating seasons.
Behavior
Variegated false coral snake is largely arboreal, often observed climbing vertical tree trunks with ease. It's a nocturnal species, active primarily at night. As a solitary creature, it exhibits aggressive behaviors when threatened, often coiling, striking out, and puffing its body in a defensive posture. Its primary survival strategy relies on its ominous-looking false head behind its neck, used as a decoy to misguide predators and camouflage in its forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Pliocercus Species
Variegated false coral snake 
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