Pygmy snail-eating snake facts for kids
The pygmy snail-eating snake or pygmy snail sucker (scientific name: Geophis sanniolus) is a small snake. It belongs to the family called Colubridae. This snake is special because it lives only in certain parts of Central America and southeastern Mexico.
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Where the Pygmy Snail-Eating Snake Lives
This snake, G. sanniolus, can be found in a few countries. It lives in Belize and Guatemala. You can also find it in the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán.
Where the Pygmy Snail-Eating Snake Lives (Habitat)
The pygmy snail-eating snake is quite common. It likes to live in warm, wet forests. These are often tropical forests where some trees lose their leaves. It also lives in thorn forests. Sometimes, you can even find it in forests that have been changed by people.
Reproduction
These snakes grow up pretty fast. They can start having babies when they are about eight months old. Each year, a female snake lays one group of eggs. This group of eggs is called a clutch.
Types of Pygmy Snail-Eating Snakes (Subspecies)
Scientists have found two main types of this snake. These are called subspecies. They are slightly different versions of the same snake.
- Geophis sanniolus neilli
- Geophis sanniolus sanniolus
Naming the Snake
The name neilli for one of the subspecies is a special tribute. It honors an American scientist named Wilfred T. Neill. He studied reptiles and amphibians.
See also
In Spanish: Sibon sanniolus para niños
