Amazon coastal house snake
A species of Thamnodynastes Scientific name : Thamnodynastes pallidus Genus : Thamnodynastes
Amazon coastal house snake, A species of Thamnodynastes
Scientific name: Thamnodynastes pallidus
Genus: Thamnodynastes
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Description General Info
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Description
Thamnodynastes pallidus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Amazon coastal house snake predominantly consumes a diet of arthropods, with a specific proclivity towards spiders and insects. Its feeding behavior is opportunistic, exhibiting flexibility based on available prey.
Appearance
Amazon coastal house snake is a medium-sized snake with a long, slender body covered in smooth, unpatterned scales. Its predominant coloration is brownish-grey, which helps it blend into its environment. Amazon coastal house snake lacks distinctive physical features like horns, wings, or a forked tail. There are no significant differences in appearance between different age groups, genders, or subspecies of amazon coastal house snake.
Behavior
Primarily nocturnal, amazon coastal house snake exhibits a solitary behavior, venturing from its arboreal hiding places to feed and search for mates predominantly during twilight and nighttime. It manifests remarkable agility and speed in capturing its prey, mainly comprising small mammals and reptiles. Notably defensive in nature, amazon coastal house snake may exhibit threat displays when pressured, and it lacks distinct territorial markings or defense strategies.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Thamnodynastes Species
Amazon coastal house snake