As the name suggests, the Blunthead Tree Snakes are characterized by their relatively large head with a blunt tip. These arboreal snakes have a slender body, and are nocturnal by nature. They have rear fangs and are mildly venomous; however, they are not considered dangerous to humans.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Genus |
Colubridae |
| Species |
I. cenchoa |
| Scientific Name |
Imantodes cenchoa |
| Other Names |
Fiddle-string snake, mapepire corde violon |
| Length |
Up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) |
| Coloration |
Reddish brown longitudinal blotches upon a white base |
| Distribution |
Mexico, Central America, and South America |
| Habitat |
Prefer cooler and humid areas like the wet forests and rainforests; also found in low vegetation such as coffee trees or bromeliads |
| Diet |
Small reptiles like lizards, amphibians such as toads and frogs, as well as other reptile eggs |
| Venom Fact |
Mildly venomous |
| Breeding Season |
During the rainy seasons |
| Clutch Size |
2-3 eggs (average) |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
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