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Slatey-grey snake

A species of Stegonotus
Scientific name : Stegonotus cucullatus Genus : Stegonotus

Slatey-grey snake, A species of Stegonotus
Scientific name: Stegonotus cucullatus
Genus: Stegonotus
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Slatey-grey snake (Stegonotus cucullatus) Photo By trent_townsend , used under ALL RIGHTS RESERVED /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Slatey-grey snake is known for its distinctive oviposition behavior, laying its eggs in moist soil rather than in water like most colubrid snakes. This behavior protects the eggs from aquatic predators. Slatey-grey snake also exhibits nocturnal habits, utilizing the cover of darkness to navigate its Indonesian habitat and surprise its prey, predominantly frogs and lizards. These strategies demonstrate slatey-grey snake's adaptation to a life less aquatic but still connected to a humid environment.

General Info

Lifespan

15-20 years

Diet

Slatey-grey snake predominantly feeds on amphibians, with frogs forming the crux of its diet. It exhibits a specialized feeding behavior, hunting and consuming its prey whole.

Appearance

Slatey-grey snake is a medium-sized snake with a robust, cylindrical body that lacks any distinctive skin pattern. Its overall appearance is streamlined and elongated, with a smooth, glossy skin texture. The snake's coloration varies from brownish to dark grey, with the head often darker. The tail tapers to a fine point. There's no notable difference in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Slatey-grey snake is primarily nocturnal, emerging from rock crevices and leaf litter at night to forage for prey. It is a solitary species, with individuals maintaining distinct territories which they defend aggressively. Slatey-grey snake is ambush predators, relying upon their cryptic coloration to remain unnoticed until prey comes within striking distance.

Population

Stable
Slatey-grey snake (Stegonotus cucullatus) Slatey-grey snake (Stegonotus cucullatus) Photo By trent_townsend , used under ALL RIGHTS RESERVED /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Colubrids
Genus
Stegonotus
Species
Slatey-grey snake
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