Olive grass racer
A species of Sand-snake Scientific name : Psammophis phillipsii Genus : Sand-snake
Olive grass racer, A species of Sand-snake
Scientific name: Psammophis phillipsii
Genus: Sand-snake
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Description
The olive grass racer is a medium-sized to relatively large, venomous snake native to Africa, widespread and common within its native habitat. Fortunately, the venom is mild and harmless to humans. The species has developed an antipredator mechanism – when attacked, it can easily detach its tail and escape from the predator.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Olive grass racer's diet mainly consists of arthropods, particularly insects. However, the snake also occasionally feeds on small vertebrates, displaying a versatile feeding behavior that reflects local prey availability.
Appearance
Olive grass racer is a medium-sized, slender snake with smooth, shiny scales. Its primary coloration is a warm, sandy brown, offset by darker stripes that run lengthwise along its body and a pale, almost white underside. This serpent lacks any distinctive appendages such as wings or horns. Both males and females exhibit the same coloration and patterns with no significant variations in appearance based on age or gender.
Behavior
Olive grass racer displays solitary, non-aggressive tendencies, primarily active during the day. It hunts for prey using swift, stealthy movements and overwhelms its victims through constriction. This species has a unique defensive behavior of flattening its body and hissing when threatened. Olive grass racer doesn't engage in territorial marking but has been observed to display dominance through physical confrontations.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Lamprophiid snakes Genus
Sand-snake Species
Olive grass racer 
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