Baird's patchnose snake
A species of Patch-nosed snakes Scientific name : Salvadora bairdi Genus : Patch-nosed snakes
Baird's patchnose snake, A species of Patch-nosed snakes
Scientific name: Salvadora bairdi
Genus: Patch-nosed snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Named for Spencer Fullerton Baird, the first curator of the Smithsonian, the baird's patchnose snake is a common snake native to central Mexico. It is a terrestrial snake that uses its thickened nose scales to help it dig for prey. It lives in wet and dry forests and scrubland, and sometimes inhabits farmland, feeding on small mammals, other reptiles and frogs. 
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Baird's patchnose snake is principally insectivorous, feeding predominantly on ants and termites. It frequently hunts smaller invertebrates, demonstrating particular preference for coleopterans and microarthropods.
Behavior
Baird's patchnose snake exhibits solitary behavior, primarily basking during the day and becoming more active in the evening. While non-aggressive by nature, it will swiftly climb trees or run into burrows when threatened. Foraging mainly insectivorous prey, their hunting strategy involves stalking and pouncing. No specific territorial markings are observed.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Patch-nosed snakes Species
Baird's patchnose snake 
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