Guatemala neckband snake
A species of Neckband snakes Scientific name : Scaphiodontophis annulatus Genus : Neckband snakes
Guatemala neckband snake, A species of Neckband snakes
Scientific name: Scaphiodontophis annulatus
Genus: Neckband snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Scaphiodontophis annulatus, commonly known as the Guatemala neckband snake, is a snake of the colubrid family.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Guatemala neckband snake exhibits an exclusively carnivorous dietary habit, primarily consuming small reptiles and amphibians. This snake has a marked preference for lizards, particularly Anolis species, as its main food source.
Appearance
Guatemala neckband snake is a slender, moderately long snake. It is characterized by its unique skin, which has smooth and shiny, rather than rough and keeled, scales. Predominantly, the snake exhibits a neutral tone of beige or light brown, with distinct, dark rings encircling its body. Males and females appear quite similar, with no significant variation.
Behavior
Guatemala neckband snake is primarily nocturnal, using the cover of darkness to hunt for small rodents and lizards with its specialized jaws. This species displays solitary nature and territorial behavior, often avoiding others of its own kind beyond mating. Known for its ability to blend seamlessly into the leaf litter in its habitat, guatemala neckband snake effectively uses camouflage as a major survival tactic.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Neckband snakes Species
Guatemala neckband snake 
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