Texas lyre snake
A species of Lyre snakes Scientific name : Trimorphodon vilkinsonii Genus : Lyre snakes
Texas lyre snake, A species of Lyre snakes
Scientific name: Trimorphodon vilkinsonii
Genus: Lyre snakes
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Description
The Texas lyre snake (Trimorphodon vilkinsonii) is a species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to the southwestern United States and adjacent northern Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Texas lyre snake primarily feasts upon arthropods, with a special preference for spiders and scorpions. Strategic nocturnal hunting enables effective immobilization and consumption of these otherwise threatening prey.
Appearance
Texas lyre snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender body and non-venomous fangs located at the rear of the upper jaw. Its smooth scales exhibit a distinctive color scheme of gold and dark brown, with intermittent crossbands. Its long, tapering tail features constricting coils for capturing prey. Males are typically larger with a different scale pattern, exhibiting wider, less-defined bands.
Behavior
Texas lyre snake is a nocturnal species, adopting cryptic, secretive behavior during the day. It is largely solitary, interacting with others primarily during mating seasons. This species exhibits a prey-specific hunting strategy, targeting mainly lizards and other small vertebrates. Surprisingly, texas lyre snake does not demonstrate significant territorial behavior, but employs subtle body language to communicate and avoid conflicts.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Lyre snakes Species
Texas lyre snake 
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