Dipsas pratti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dipsas pratti |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Colubridae |
| Genus: | Dipsas |
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D. pratti
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| Dipsas pratti (Boulenger, 1897)
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The Pratt's snail-eater (scientific name: Dipsas pratti) is a type of snake. It lives in trees, which means it is an arboreal animal. This snake belongs to a group called Dipsadinae, which is part of the Colubridae family. You can only find this snake in northern South America. This means it is endemic to that area.
What's in a Name?
The scientific name pratti was given to this snake to honor someone. It is named after a British naturalist named Antwerp Edgar Pratt. Naturalists are people who study nature.
Where Does It Live?
The Pratt's snail-eater lives in South America. You can find this snake in two countries: Colombia and Venezuela.
About This Snake
Scientists have not studied many Pratt's snail-eaters. Because of this, we do not know much about them. The very first photograph of a live Pratt's snail-eater was not published until 2012. This shows how rare it is to see one in its natural home.
See Also
- In Spanish: Dipsas pratti para niños
