it is one of only a handful of snakes that have this arrangement. as the field of vision of each eye overlaps, the snake can judge distances accurately, allowing it to strike at prey such as arboreal lizards and frogs. in front of each eye is a groove running along the snout and this, coupled with the shape of the pupils, allows the snake to see forward. its eyes are large and the pupils are horizontal, bending around the circumference of the eyes.
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if disturbed, it flattens its neck, exposing the white skin between the scales, and opens its mouth.long, slender bodyhorizontal pupilsSimilar SpecieSAhaetulla nasutaprofilee South and Southeast Asiaf Rainforest, secondary forests, and plantationsb 3 ⁄ –4 ft (1–1.2 m) 1 4Live-bearing3–23Diurnal and nocturnalk Not assessed Long-nosed whipsnake The long-nosed whipsnake has extremely good vision. Although it is completely harmless and never attempts to bite, the banded pattern on its body may be intended to imitate the venomous sea kraits (p.100), thus giving it some protection from predators.ĥ0SnakeS | ColubridaeGreen vine snake (Oxybelis fulgidus) Green or brown arboreal snake from Central america resembles a long-nosed whipsnake, but has round pupilsnotable featuresThis slender green or brown snake has an elongated head, pointed snout, and “wraparound“ pupils. The pointed scales, with their bristly tips, allow the file snake to grip its prey before being transferred into its mouth.The file snake is a graceful swimmer, but it is almost helpless on land. during the day, it stays hidden among submerged roots, mangrove stilts, or under overhanging banks, and actively hunts during the night, feeding exclusively on fish when a fish touches any part of its body, the snake reacts by rapidly throwing a coil or a loop of its body around the fish. A completely aquatic species, it lives in coastal seas and moves into estuaries and other brackish habitats. Australiaf Coastal waters and estuariesb Up to 5 ⁄ ft (1.6 m)1 4Live-bearingUp to 25Nocturnalk Least Concern LittLe fiLe snake The little file snake is brown, often with orange or whitish crossbands. They also have a prominent fold of skin along the center of their belly.dark brown bodybaggy skinsmall eyesAcrochordus granulatusPRofilee Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and N. 49SnakeS | AcrochordidAeRough skinFile snakes are unusual snakes with small, pointed scales that give their skin a rasplike texture, hence their common name.
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