Panama spotted night snake
A species of Siphlophis Scientific name : Siphlophis cervinus Genus : Siphlophis
Panama spotted night snake, A species of Siphlophis
Scientific name: Siphlophis cervinus
Genus: Siphlophis
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Description General Info
Description
Siphlophis cervinus (checkerbelly) is a rare snake found in Amazonian South America and Trinidad and Tobago.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Panama spotted night snake generally follows a carnivorous dietary pattern, primarily feeding on small arthropods. With a particular predilection for insects, it is observed to regularly consume ants, beetles, and spiders.
Appearance
Panama spotted night snake is a slender snake with a long cylindrical body covered in smooth scales. Its major coloration is cream or pale yellowish-brown, edged with darker brown. The snake has a distinctive dark triangulate pattern on its back leading to its tail. Juveniles possess brighter colors, fading as they mature. There is no prominent difference in appearance based on gender.
Behavior
Panama spotted night snake is predominantly nocturnal, adept at arboreal living with fast, precise movements. It's mostly solitary, with social interactions limited to mating periods. Foraging behavior is centered on small vertebrates and arthropods. Panama spotted night snake is non-territorial, preferring flight over combat when faced with threats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Siphlophis Species
Panama spotted night snake 
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