Neuwied´s hognose snake
A species of Blind ground snake Scientific name : Xenodon neuwiedii Genus : Blind ground snake
Neuwied´s hognose snake, A species of Blind ground snake
Scientific name: Xenodon neuwiedii
Genus: Blind ground snake
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Photo By Frederico de Alcântara Menezes, Arthur Diesel Abegg, Bruno Rocha da Silva, Francisco Luís Franco, Renato Neves Feio , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The neuwied´s hognose snake is a small, non-venomous snake native to South America. When threatened by predators or humans, it deforms its head into a triangle shape, imitating a viper. However, it’s harmless to humans. It feeds exclusively on frogs. The False lancehead hunts during the day and it usually hides on the ground under the leaves.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Neuwied´s hognose snake is a carnivorous reptile with a strong preference for amphibians and invertebrates. It primarily feeds on frogs and insects, and occasionally partakes in small fish and mammals, demonstrating a diverse diet.
Appearance
Neuwied´s hognose snake is a moderate-sized snake with a slender body and a tapering tail. Its scaly skin is smooth and glossy in appearance. The predominant coloration is mottled grey or dull brown, often with irregular black cloud-like patterns along its back. The belly is typically yellowish or cream-colored. Males and females generally look alike, with subtle variance in size.
Behavior
Neuwied´s hognose snake has distinctive solitary behaviors, relying on cryptic patterns of its skin to blend into its habitat. It's primarily a nocturnal species that spends days under logs or foliage. This animal displays a docile nature unless threatened, at which point it produces a hissing noise and engages in mimicry, pretending to be dangerous snakes from its territory.
Photo By Frederico de Alcântara Menezes, Arthur Diesel Abegg, Bruno Rocha da Silva, Francisco Luís Franco, Renato Neves Feio , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Blind ground snake Species
Neuwied´s hognose snake 
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