Tropical flat snake
A species of Siphlophis Scientific name : Siphlophis compressus Genus : Siphlophis
Tropical flat snake, A species of Siphlophis
Scientific name: Siphlophis compressus
Genus: Siphlophis
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Description
Siphlophis compressus (also known as mapepire de fe, tropical flat snake and red vine snake) is a snake found in tropical South America and Trinidad and Tobago. It feeds on small lizards and probably on frogs and nestling birds.
General Info
Lifespan
4-8 years
Diet
Tropical flat snake's diet principally consists of small amphibians and insects. It has a predilection for invertebrates, consuming them with regularity, demonstrating an opportunistic dietary behavior mostly during nocturnal times.
Appearance
Tropical flat snake is a relatively slender snake, distinguished by its relatively long, cylindrical body. The creature has smooth, shiny scales that predominantly feature hues of dark brown. Particularly distinctive are the pale yellow bands that intersect around the body. The tail is long and thin, with a sharper tip. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies within this species.
Behavior
Tropical flat snake displays a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle, avoiding predators and high daytime temperatures. This species is largely solitary, showing little social interaction outside of mating periods. Notably, tropical flat snake's feeding behavior is characterized by a specialized diet of small amphibians, implying a crucial role in their local food chain. Strikingly, tropical flat snake uses camouflage to blend into the foliage to escape detection, demonstrating adaption to its habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Siphlophis Species
Tropical flat snake 
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