Amazon puffing snake
A species of Chicken snake Scientific name : Spilotes sulphureus Genus : Chicken snake
Amazon puffing snake, A species of Chicken snake
Scientific name: Spilotes sulphureus
Genus: Chicken snake
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Description
Amazon puffing snakes are among the largest colubrid snakes in the world and are native to the Amazon. Strong climbers known for catching birds and imitating vines to hide, they are called "puffing" for their threat display, which involves expanding their throats to look larger.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Amazon puffing snake primarily consumes small animals, predominantly rodents, birds, and eggs. It utilizes its slender build and agile nature to access nests and burrows, feeding mostly on inhabitants and their young.
Appearance
Amazon puffing snake is a large, slender-bodied snake with smooth, glossy scales. The snake's primary coloration is yellow or golden, punctuated with dark, evenly spaced color bands covering the body. It is characterized by a long tapering tail and a pointed snout. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Amazon puffing snake is a solitary species, primarily diurnal and terrestrial but also exhibits arboreal climbing abilities. Notable for its defensive behavior, it expands its gullet and vibrates its tail when threatened. Predominantly a carnivore, amazon puffing snake preys on small mammals, birds, and their eggs, with an adaptation for constricting their prey before consumption.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Chicken snake Species
Amazon puffing snake 
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