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  • Apostolepis pymi

    Apostolepis pymi

    Discover the Apostolepis pymi, a vulnerable snake species native to southeastern Brazil, thriving in tropical forests and savannas. Known for its slender, brown or gray body with dark bands, this nocturnal predator primarily feeds on small invertebrates and plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

  • Apostolepis quinquelineata

    Apostolepis quinquelineata

    Discover the Apostolepis quinquelineata, also known as the “Five-lined Snake,” a medium-sized constrictor native to the humid tropics of South America. With its distinctive five stripes and secretive nocturnal behavior, this species plays a vital role in controlling prey populations while thriving in diverse habitats like forests and grasslands.

  • Apostolepis phillipsae

    Apostolepis phillipsae

    Apostolepis phillipsae is a slender, non-venomous snake found in the humid Atlantic Forests of southeastern Brazil, measuring 50-70 cm with a distinctive brown and gray coloration. Known for its nocturnal behavior and diet of small rodents and amphibians, this vulnerable species plays a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance.

  • Apostolepis nigrolineata

    Apostolepis nigrolineata

    Apostolepis nigrolineata, commonly known as the blacklined snake, is a striking reptile found in the subtropical and tropical regions of South America. This diurnal snake features distinctive black stripes on a brown-gray body, thriving in diverse habitats while primarily preying on small invertebrates and amphibians.

  • Apostolepis nigroterminata

    Apostolepis nigroterminata

    Discover the Apostolepis nigroterminata, a striking South American snake characterized by its glossy dark body with light bands, reaching lengths of 60 to 100 cm. This nocturnal predator thrives in tropical habitats, primarily feeding on small rodents and amphibians, and is currently classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss.

  • Apostolepis multicincta

    Apostolepis multicincta

    Apostolepis multicincta, also known as the tropical snake, is a slender, non-venomous species native to the tropical forests of South America, characterized by distinct light and dark banding. Measuring between 60 to 120 cm, it primarily feeds on small reptiles and amphibians, playing a crucial ecological role as both a predator and prey.

  • Apostolepis kikoi

    Apostolepis kikoi

    Discover the unique Apostolepis kikoi, a small, nocturnal snake native to the tropical forests and grasslands of southern Brazil, featuring distinctive beige or light brown coloration with dark bands. This vulnerable species plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling rodent populations and is known for its secretive behavior and ability to produce a…

  • Apostolepis lineata

    Apostolepis lineata

    Apostolepis lineata, also known as the striped snake, is a slender, nocturnal species native to the forests and grasslands of South America. Characterized by its striking dark stripes and smooth dorsal scales, it primarily feeds on small invertebrates and plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

  • Apostolepis dorbignyi

    Apostolepis dorbignyi

    Apostolepis dorbignyi is a nocturnal snake, known as the Doral Snake, found in the subtropical forests of South America. With its slender body and distinctive brown and yellow bands, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both predator and prey, primarily feeding on small reptiles and amphibians.

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  • Erpeton tentaculatum
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    Erpeton tentaculatum, commonly known as the tentacled snake, is a unique, agile aquatic predator found in Southeast Asia’s freshwater ecosystems, distinguished by its elongated body and tentacle-like structures near its snout. This carnivorous species thrives in tropical climates, feeding primarily on fish and amphibians while playing a vital role in maintaining the balance of its…

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    Eroticoscincus graciloides

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