Perrotet's mountain snake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Perrotet's mountain snake
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Xylophis
Species:	perroteti
Synonyms
Platypteryx perroteti A.M.C. Duméril, Bibron & A.H.A. Duméril, 1854 Rhabdosoma microcephalum Günther, 1858 Geophis microcephalus — Günther, 1864 Platypteryx perroteti — Jerdon, 1865 Geophis perroteti — Anderson, 1871 Xylophis perroteti — Boulenger, 1890

Meet the Perrotet's mountain snake, also known as the striped narrow-headed snake. Its scientific name is Xylophis perroteti. This cool snake belongs to a group of snakes called the Pareidae family. You can only find this special snake in one place: the Western Ghats of India. This means it is endemic to that area.

What's in a Name?

The name perroteti comes from a French naturalist named George Samuel Perrottet. A naturalist is someone who studies nature, like plants and animals. The snake's common name, Perrotet's mountain snake, also honors him.

Where Does It Live?

The Perrotet's mountain snake lives in the Western Ghats. This is a long mountain range in India. You can find this snake in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Its Home in the Mountains

This snake loves to live in forests. It prefers high places in the mountains. You can find it at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,380 meters (about 4,921 to 7,808 feet) above sea level.

Reproduction and Life Cycle

The Perrotet's mountain snake reproduces by laying eggs. This means it is an oviparous animal. The mother snake lays her eggs, and then baby snakes hatch from them.