Common mock viper
A species of Psammodynastes Scientific name : Psammodynastes pulverulentus Genus : Psammodynastes
Common mock viper, A species of Psammodynastes
Scientific name: Psammodynastes pulverulentus
Genus: Psammodynastes
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Description
Psammodynastes pulverulentus, the common mock viper, is a species of snake native to Asia. It is one of the few snake species to possess three hemipenes.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Common mock viper primarily feeds on small vertebrates, favoring frogs and toads. They are also known to consume rodents, lizards, birds, and other snakes, utilizing their venom to immobilize their prey.
Appearance
Common mock viper is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in smooth, glossy scales. Its coloration varies from brown to mottled gray, usually with dark longitudinal stripes or spots. Notably, it possesses a broad, rounded head with distinctive large eyes. The tail is slender and tapering. No prominent sexual dimorphism or age-related changes are observed.
Behavior
Common mock viper is a diurnal, solitary and oviparous species. This burrower displays cryptic behavior, blending with the sandy or rocky surroundings to avoid predators. Common mock viper opportunistically feeds on small vertebrates, its diet often determined by prey availability within its habitat. Extremely secretive, these animals use their coloration as a primary defense mechanism, resorting to biting only when severely provoked.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Genus
Psammodynastes Species
Common mock viper 
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