Rufous Beaked Snake
Rufous beaked snake is a mildly poisonous species of snake belonging to the colubrid family, found in East Africa. The species derived its name from its hooked snout and reddish-brown scales at the back.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Rhamphiophis |
| Scientific Name | Rhamphiophis oxyrhynchus |
| Length | Up to 1.1 m in case of males and 1.07 m in case of females |
| Color | Tends to be yellowish-brown to reddish-brown back with cream or yellowish white belly; the side of the head contains a dark brown eye stripe |
| Distribution | North Botswana, Mozambique, North Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sudan |
| Habitat | Thornveld and bushveld habitats |
| Diet | Small animals, other snakes |
| Venom Fact | Mildly venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 8 to 17 |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 13.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
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