Arabian tiger snake
A species of Old world catsnakes, Also known as Israeli catsnake Scientific name : Telescopus dhara Genus : Old world catsnakes
Arabian tiger snake, A species of Old world catsnakes
Also known as:
Israeli catsnake
Scientific name: Telescopus dhara
Genus: Old world catsnakes
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Description General Info
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Description
Israeli cat snake (Telescopus dhara) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
General Info
Lifespan
12-15 years
Diet
Arabian tiger snake primarily feeds on a diet of small to medium-sized vertebrates. This snake particularly favors reptiles like lizards and small geckos, though it does supplement its diet with amphibians and rodents occasionally.
Appearance
Arabian tiger snake is a slender, medium-sized snake with smooth scales. It has a remarkable coloration, comprising a fundamental brown hue, which merges into a series of obscure bands. Its underbelly is lighter. The snake’s most distinguishing feature is the large, teardrop-shaped mark on its crown. The snake lacks any significant sexual dimorphism, although juvenile specimens typically bear a more vibrant coloration.
Behavior
Arabian tiger snake is nocturnal, preying upon small rodents and birds. Although generally thought to be solitary, some communal roosting has been observed. It is a sit-and-wait predator, camouflaging well with its environment, and uses its binocular vision to hunt.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Old world catsnakes Species
Arabian tiger snake 
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