Elegant sand racer
A species of Sand-snake Scientific name : Psammophis elegans Genus : Sand-snake
Elegant sand racer, A species of Sand-snake
Scientific name: Psammophis elegans
Genus: Sand-snake
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Description General Info
Description
Psammophis elegans, the elegant sand racer, is a species of lamprophiid snakes. It is found in tropical Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Elegant sand racer primarily consumes insects, with a preference for orthopterans, making it largely insectivorous. It uses its fast pace to actively chase and hunt its food in a diurnal pattern.
Appearance
Elegant sand racer is a fairly large snake, with a slender, elongated body that can grow up to 110 cm in length. Its scale-covered skin has a dominant olive or brown-grey hue, often with characteristic dark, longitudinal stripes running from head to tail. The head is distinct from the neck, and the snake has round pupils. Both sexes exhibit similar color patterns, with no significant modifications as they age.
Behavior
Elegant sand racer is a solitary, diurnal species, notable for its swift, agile hunting behavior in sandy habitats. It exhibits significant territorial vigilance, reacting aggressively to intruders. This species uses quick, darting movements as a behavioral adaptation for capturing prey and evading predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Genus
Sand-snake Species
Elegant sand racer 
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