Two-colored mussurana facts for kids
Mussurana bicolor, also known as the two-colored mussurana, is a type of snake. It belongs to the Colubridae family, which is a very large group of snakes found all over the world. This snake is native to the southern parts of South America.
Quick facts for kids Two-colored mussurana |
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Mussurana
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bicolor
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Where Does This Snake Live?
The two-colored mussurana can be found in several countries in South America. These include Argentina, the southern parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. It likes to live in warm places across these regions.
What Kind of Home Does It Like?
This snake prefers certain natural places to live, which are called its habitats. You can find the two-colored mussurana in grasslands, which are open areas with lots of grass. It also lives in savannas, which are grasslands with scattered trees. Sometimes, it can be found in forests too.
What Does the Two-Colored Mussurana Look Like?
The two-colored mussurana can grow to be about 99 centimeters (about 39 inches) long. This measurement includes its body and its tail.
Adult snakes have a gray or brown color on their backs. Their bellies are usually an ivory, or creamy white, color. Young snakes look a bit different. They are brick red on their backs and have a black stripe running down their spine.
How Does This Snake Reproduce?
The two-colored mussurana is an oviparous snake. This means that the female snake lays eggs. The baby snakes then hatch from these eggs.
