Terrestrial snail sucker
A species of Tropidodipsas Scientific name : Tropidodipsas sartorii Genus : Tropidodipsas
Terrestrial snail sucker, A species of Tropidodipsas
Scientific name: Tropidodipsas sartorii
Genus: Tropidodipsas
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Description General Info
Description
The terrestrial snail sucker is a small, harmless snake from southern Mexico that feeds almost entirely on snails and slugs (hence its name). They live in wet, forested mountains within their region. They are nocturnal and notable not only for their diets, also but for their bold, black-and-yellow ringed scale pattern.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The diet of terrestrial snail sucker primarily comprises invertebrates, particularly gastropods. This snake uses special teeth adept at breaking snail shells to obtain its nourishment, embodying a dietary specialization rarely seen in other snakes.
Appearance
Terrestrial snail sucker is a medium-sized snake with a slender body. Its skin is smooth and glossy, showing a dominant chocolate brown color with pale yellow longitudinal stripes. Its belly is creamy white. It possesses no special features like horns or wings. The appearance of this snake is consistent across different ages, genders, and subspecies.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Tropidodipsas Species
Terrestrial snail sucker 
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