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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
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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.
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General Info
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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.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Species
East african shovel-snout