Rena boettgeri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rena boettgeri |
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Rena boettgeri, also known as the Cerralvo Island threadsnake, is a type of snake. It belongs to the Leptotyphlopidae family, which includes very small, thin snakes.
Where It Lives
The Cerralvo Island threadsnake lives in the Cape Region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It is not usually found in the higher parts of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains. You can also find this snake on Isla Cerralvo, an island near La Paz.
How It Got Its Name
This snake is named after Oskar Boettger, a famous scientist.
What It Looks Like
The Cerralvo Island threadsnake is a small, thin snake. Its head is rounded. The snake has 14 scales around its body.
Its body is about 75 times longer than it is wide. The tail is about 20 times shorter than the total length. These snakes are usually reddish-brown on top. Their underside is a bit lighter in color. A typical adult snake can be about 22.5 centimeters (9 inches) long. Its tail is about 1.1 centimeters (0.4 inches) long, and its body is about 0.3 centimeters (0.1 inches) wide.
Reproduction
This snake reproduces through sexual reproduction.
