Keeled sepia snake
A species of Thamnodynastes Scientific name : Thamnodynastes hypoconia Genus : Thamnodynastes
Keeled sepia snake, A species of Thamnodynastes
Scientific name: Thamnodynastes hypoconia
Genus: Thamnodynastes
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Description General Info
Description
Thamnodynastes hypoconia is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Keeled sepia snake is primarily an insectivore, feeding mainly on small insects. It displays a particular preference for arachnids and small beetles. Seasonally, it may also consume small amphibians.
Appearance
Keeled sepia snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in smooth scales. It exhibits greyish-brown coloration with dark blotch-like markings along its back. Its belly is distinctly paler in comparison. Keeled sepia snake possesses a tapered tail and its head has a distinctly triangular shape. The species shows no marked difference in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Keeled sepia snake exhibits nocturnal behavior, typically hiding during the day under vegetation or rocks. It is largely solitary, with limited interaction outside mating. When threatened, keeled sepia snake employs a defensive posture, raising its body off the ground on coils and striking if provoked. Its primary survival adaptation involves using its ruddy coloration as camouflage in its forest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Thamnodynastes Species
Keeled sepia snake 
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