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They are constrictor snakes, meaning they kill their prey by constriction, enclosing them in their rings, applying and maintaining enough pressure to inhibit inhalation; The prey finally succumbs to suffocation. 43 species are distinguished, grouped into 2 subfamilies and 8 genera. 4 species occur in Mexico. Boa constrictor Linnaeus, 1758 [5]
Like all kingsnakes, the Mexican black kingsnake is a constrictor and is non-venomous. Their diet includes other snakes —particularly rattlesnakes which are also common to the region— and as a result, has developed a resilience to various kinds of venom. [5] This species will also consume small rodents, lizards, birds, and eggs. [1] [5]
Its color may vary from gray to brown with a yellow underside. An adult O. aeneus perches in the tree on the left. Mexican vine snakes disappear in their natural habitat; their cryptic morphology provides them with highly effective camouflage.
The Mexican milksnake has distinct red, black and cream or yellow-colored banding, wrapping around the body. This coloration is, likely, an evolutionary survival tactic to ward-off potential predators by mimicking the venomous coral snake which shares much of the same habitat; this has led to the species sometimes being called a coral snake-"mimic".
The Mexican garter snake (Thamnophis eques) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is found in Mexico and in the United States ( Arizona and New Mexico ). This harmless snake is semi-aquatic and most of the 10 recognized subspecies are restricted to lake basins in Mexico .
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
Leptophis is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as parrot snakes. The species within this genus are widely distributed throughout Mexico , Central and South America . [ 1 ]
The Mexican wandering garter snake is endemic to Mexico, where it has been found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Zacatecas. [4] [2] It has an extensive linear range in the pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madre Occidental. [2] When conditions allow, this species is widely dispersed within its range.