Dary's burrowing snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dary's burrowing snake |
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Adelphicos
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daryi
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Dary's burrowing snake (Adelphicos daryi) is a special type of snake that lives in Guatemala. It's part of the Colubridae family, which is a very large group of snakes. This snake is quite unique because it spends a lot of its time underground.
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Why is it called Dary's Burrowing Snake?
The specific name, daryi, honors a Guatemalan biologist named Mario Dary Rivera. He was a scientist who studied living things. So, the snake's name is a way to remember his important work!
Snake Family Tree
Dary's burrowing snake is part of a group of snakes called the veraepacis species group. Think of it like a close-knit family of snakes that share many features.
Where Dary's Burrowing Snake Lives
This snake is found only in the central highlands of Guatemala. It lives in pine and oak forests. You can find it at elevations from about 1,300 to 2,135 meters (which is about 4,265 to 7,005 feet) above sea level.
What Dary's Burrowing Snake Looks Like
Dary's burrowing snake is considered large for its group. Female snakes can grow up to 57 centimeters (about 22 inches) long, including their tail. Males can be over 40 centimeters (about 16 inches) long.
How Dary's Burrowing Snake Behaves
This snake spends most of its life on the ground. It is also fossorial, meaning it likes to burrow and live underground. It is mainly nocturnal, which means it is most active at night.
Protecting Dary's Burrowing Snake
Sadly, Dary's burrowing snake is an endangered species. It is threatened by something called urban sprawl. This happens when cities and towns grow bigger, taking over the natural areas where the snake lives. This loss of its home makes it harder for the snake to survive.
See also
In Spanish: Adelphicos daryi para niños
