Degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake
A species of Stenorrhina Scientific name : Stenorrhina degenhardtii Genus : Stenorrhina
Degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake, A species of Stenorrhina
Scientific name: Stenorrhina degenhardtii
Genus: Stenorrhina
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Description
Native to forests and hillsides in southeastern Mexico and Central America, the degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake is named for its dangerous favorite food. It was named for the German fauna collector known only as Mr. Degenhardt, who originally found it in the wild and sent it for cataloguing in 1840.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Appearance
Degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake is a moderately-sized, smooth-scaled snake with a slender body shape. Primarily cream or tan in color, its body is adorned with distinctive dark brown or black crossbands. Its underbelly is usually lighter, often creamy white or pale yellow. There are no significant differences in physical appearance due to age, gender or subspecies. The snake has no visible appendages, like horns, wings, or tails, aside from the usual elongated tail common to all snakes.
Behavior
Degenhardt's scorpion-eating snake is a nocturnal, arboreal species that demonstrates solitary habits. Known for their distinctive predatory behavior, they hunt by dropping onto their prey from above. This species shows no marked territorial behaviors, possibly due to their abundant hunting ranges in their native forest habitats. Their survival adaptation relies on their varying coloration for camouflage.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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