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Puffing Snake

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Description:

Scientific name: Spilotes Sulphureus  

Life span: 15 years

With the exception of the first row, its dorsal scales are keeled, it has somewhat large eyes with rounded pupils, a rounded snout, and a head that is fairly distinct from its neck. This snake is not poisonous.

Puffing snake

Native Region/Habitat

It is only found in South America.

Behavior:

The only information that is known about this species’ behavior is that it is primarily terrestrial and that, when threatened, it inflates its throat, exposing a pigment that is a bright yellow colour. Its vivid yellow serves as a predator warning sign.

Table

puffing snake table

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