Olive whip snake
A species of Sand-snake Scientific name : Psammophis mossambicus Genus : Sand-snake
Olive whip snake, A species of Sand-snake
Scientific name: Psammophis mossambicus
Genus: Sand-snake
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Description
The olive whip snake exhibits a remarkable degree of terrestriality and a propensity for high-speed pursuits of prey, primarily lizards and small mammals. Renowned for its ophiophagy, olive whip snake displays a unique adaptation of immunity to venomous snakes, making it a fearless predator in its ecological niche.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Olive whip snake primarily consume amphibians and small reptiles, demonstrating a preference for geckos, skinks, and frogs. Their foraging behavior involves active daytime hunting, using their keen sense of vision to locate prey.
Appearance
Olive whip snake is a slender, long-bodied reptile reaching lengths of up to 1 meter with a smooth and shiny scale texture. It sports an olive to brown color with dark lateral stripes running from head to tail. Its underside is pale with a yellow tint. Male and female olive whip snake have no significant differences in appearance.
Behavior
Olive whip snake is a diurnal reptile exhibiting solitary behaviors more often than social activities. With marked territorial habits, olive whip snake uses its venomous bite as a defense mechanism. Specifically adapted for survival in dry, sandy environments, it employs swift, darting movements for hunting and evasion, displaying predominantly active foraging behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Genus
Sand-snake Species
Olive whip snake 
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