Oates' vine snake
A species of Twig snake, Also known as Southern vine snake, Twig snake Scientific name : Thelotornis capensis Genus : Twig snake
Oates' vine snake, A species of Twig snake
Also known as:
Southern vine snake, Twig snake
Scientific name: Thelotornis capensis
Genus: Twig snake
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Description General Info
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Description
The Savanna vine snake (Thelotornis capensis) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Oates' vine snake is predominantly an ophiophagous species, expertly subduing and consuming various types of snakes. It supplements this protein-rich diet with small rodents, lizards, and occasionally, bird eggs.
Appearance
Oates' vine snake is a slender snake with long, cylindrical body, covered in smooth, shiny scales. Dominantly greenish-grey, it boasts red, black or white streaks near the head and along the body. It has a pair of large, rear fangs, injecting venom. A distinctive feature includes elliptical pupils, reminiscent of a cat's eyes. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Oates' vine snake is a solitary, arboreal species renowned for its ambush hunting strategy with an exceptional ability to blend into the surrounding foliage. This opportunistic predator quietly stalks its prey while hanging from tree branches, swiftly injecting potent haemotoxic venom upon seizing its victims. Its territorial behavior is primarily displayed through posture display and physical aggression.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Twig snake Species
Oates' vine snake 
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