East african shovel-snout
A species of East african shovelsnout snake Scientific name : Prosymna stuhlmanni Genus : East african shovelsnout snake
East african shovel-snout, A species of East african shovelsnout snake
Scientific name: Prosymna stuhlmanni
Genus: East african shovelsnout snake
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Description General Info
Description
East african shovel-snout is a nocturnal, non-venomous snake indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa. Its primary diet predominantly consists of soft-scaled, nocturnal reptiles, demonstrating unique feeding specificity. Additionally, its oviparous reproduction habit involves laying eggs in warm, well-drained soils, an adaptive strategy to optimize offspring survival.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
East african shovel-snout mostly feed on the eggs of different kinds of arachnids. As a snake species, they possess a specialized egg-cracking mechanism, enabling them to consume eggs from spider's nests.
Appearance
East african shovel-snout is a small snake measuring about 40 cm in length. It has a slender, cylindrical body covered with smooth, glossy scales. Its skin is primarily cream or pale pink, studded with brown, red, or olive-green speckles. The coloration may vary somehow along the body. It lacks distinctive features like horns or wings.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Species
East african shovel-snout 
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