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Green rat snake

A species of Green rat snake
Scientific name : Senticolis triaspis Genus : Green rat snake

Green rat snake, A species of Green rat snake
Scientific name: Senticolis triaspis
Genus: Green rat snake
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Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis) Photo By fam_marin_flores , used under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Senticolis triaspis, also known as green rat snake, is a long (160Â cm), green or olive green snake with the light yellow ventral side. They usually inhabit evergreen forests and grassland. They are well distributed in the Baboquivari, Pajarito, Atascosa, Santa Rita, Empire, Patagonia, Chiricahua, Swisshelm, Pedregosa, and Peloncillo mountains of southeastern Arizona. Senticolis triaspis consume small animals such as lizards, killing them by deadly constriction. They are prima

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Lifespan

15-20 years

Diet

Green rat snake predominantly consume a carnivorous diet, with arthropods, particularly insects, being their favored food. This species has also shown a preference for smaller vertebrates, such as lizards and small mammals.

Appearance

Green rat snake is a medium size snake that lacks the physical features like horns, wings, or a fur coat. Instead, green rat snake sports sleek, shiny scales with a predominant green coloration, marked by irregular yellow blotches. It's slender and elongated, culminating in a sharp pointed tail. Both genders and all ages share similar physical characteristics, with little variation across the species.

Behavior

Green rat snake is a solitary, nocturnal serpent. Its behavior is characterized by active hunting during the night, preying mainly on small lizards and mammals. Aggressive when threatened, it exhibits a striking defensive posture with coiling and a head-lifted threat display. Its survival in harsh environments is facilitated by a subterranean lifestyle, often taking refuge in rodent burrows or under rocks during the day.

Population

Stable
Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis) Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis) Photo By fam_marin_flores , used under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Colubrids
Genus
Green rat snake
Species
Green rat snake
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