Ladder snake
A species of Dahls wipe snake Scientific name : Zamenis scalaris Genus : Dahls wipe snake
Ladder snake, A species of Dahls wipe snake
Scientific name: Zamenis scalaris
Genus: Dahls wipe snake
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Description General Info
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Description
The ladder snake (Rhinechis scalaris) is a species of non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae which is found in southwestern Europe.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Ladder snake primarily sustains itself on small vertebrates and invertebrates. It exhibits a strong preference for mammals like rodents, supplementing its diet with birds, lizards, and amphibians. This species also consumes arthropods, including insects and spiders.
Appearance
Ladder snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender, cylindrical body. It possesses smooth and shiny scales that exhibit a remarkable color gradient, ranging from light gray to dark brown, with dark, ladder-like patterns along its back. Males and females look alike, but juveniles are distinguished by a brighter coloration until they mature.
Behavior
Ladder snake is a solitary animal, moving along the ground with a serpentine fashion. Its typical activities include active hunting rather than ambushing prey. Ladder snake showcases cryptic behaviour for survival with its transformative skin pigmentation blending into its surroundings. This species does not exhibit specific territorial behavior but can become aggressive when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Dahls wipe snake Species
Ladder snake 
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