Sonoran lyre snake
A species of Lyre snakes Scientific name : Trimorphodon lambda Genus : Lyre snakes
Sonoran lyre snake, A species of Lyre snakes
Scientific name: Trimorphodon lambda
Genus: Lyre snakes
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Description
Sonoran lyre snake displays unusual feeding behavior, actively pursuing its preferred diet of arthropods and lizards during twilight hours, a pattern that is advantageous in the arid, warm-climate habitats it typically resides in. Additionally, this species exhibits an oviparous reproductive strategy, wherein it lays encapsulated eggs, a trait significantly contributing to its survival in harsh conditions.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Sonoran lyre snake primarily feasts on a diet of small mammals such as mice and rats. Occasionally, it also consumes birds, lizards, and amphibians, demonstrating an adaptable foraging strategy.
Appearance
Sonoran lyre snake is a moderately sized snake with a length averaging between 70 to 100 centimeters. It has a slender, smooth-scaled body tapering to a pointed tail. Its notable feature is its distinctively large eyes bordered by a dark stripe. The snake displays a coloration generally light to dark brown with darker, irregular blotching. Juveniles are brightly colored with greenish-yellow bodies and brown spots. No significant gender differences exist in this species.
Behavior
Sonoran lyre snake is predominantly nocturnal, spending the day camouflaged and sheltered under rocks or vegetation. At night, it emerges for active hunting of lizards and small mammals. This species is known for its 'envenomation' style of biting and then releasing prey, following it until paralysis ensues. Solitary in nature, sonoran lyre snake displays aggression mainly during mating seasons or when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Lyre snakes Species
Sonoran lyre snake 
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