Long sand racer facts for kids
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| Subadult Psammophis longifrons | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Serpentes |
| Family: | Psammophiidae |
| Genus: | Psammophis |
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P. longifrons
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| Psammophis longifrons Boulenger, 1890
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The Psammophis longifrons, also known as the stout sand snake or long sand racer, is a type of snake found in India. This snake can grow to be quite long, reaching up to 145 centimeters (about 57 inches) in total length. It is known for its slender body, which helps it move quickly.
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About the Long Sand Racer
What Does It Look Like?
The long sand racer has a unique appearance. Its front part is usually greyish, while its back part is browner. Many of its scales have black edges, especially along its back. The top of its head is a uniform greyish-brown, or its scales might also have black edges.
The underside of the snake is either greyish or yellowish. This snake is built a bit sturdier than some other snakes in its group. It has a long tail, which makes up a good portion of its total length.
Where Do They Live?
The long sand racer lives in a specific area of western India. You can find them in parts of the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. This means they are found in a rather narrow region of the country.
Life and Habits
What Do They Eat?
These snakes are both land dwellers and tree climbers. They hunt for their food in both places. In studies, these snakes were observed to be quite shy and not aggressive. They eat a variety of small animals.
Their diet includes different types of lizards, such as the common house gecko (Hemidactylus flaviviridis) and the garden lizard (Calotes versicolor). They also enjoy eating various frogs, like the common Indian toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) and the skittering frog (Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis).
Reproduction
Not much is known about the reproduction of the long sand racer in the wild. However, one female snake found in Gujarat laid eight eggs. These eggs were shaped like capsules.
Images for kids
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Stout sand snake (Maharashtra)
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 | Michelle Alexander |
