Chicken snake
A species of Chicken snake, Also known as Tiger rat snake Scientific name : Spilotes pullatus Genus : Chicken snake
Chicken snake, A species of Chicken snake
Also known as:
Tiger rat snake
Scientific name: Spilotes pullatus
Genus: Chicken snake
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Description
Spilotes pullatus, commonly known as the caninana, chicken snake, yellow rat snake, or serpiente tigre, is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to Mesoamerica.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Chicken snake, commonly known as the yellow rat snake, predominantly consumes rodents. This carnivorous species is an opportunistic feeder, consuming other small animals, birds and their eggs, emphasizing their adaptability to varied food sources.
Appearance
Chicken snake is a large, slender snake that can reach up to 2.5 meters in length. Its sleek body is covered in smooth, shiny scales that feature a striking pattern of black and yellow bands. This patterning is more vibrant in younger snakes and tends to fade as they age. Chicken snake's head is distinctly larger than its neck, and ends in a sharp point, while the tail is long and tapering.
Behavior
Chicken snake showcases arboreal behavior, spending majority of its time in trees and showing excellent climbing skills. It is solitary and expresses territorial behaviors if invaded. Despite its potent venom, it favors flight over fight. Its prey includes small birds and mammals, captured through ambushing or active hunting.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Chicken snake Species
Chicken snake 
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