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Rim Rock crowned snake

(Tantilla oolitica)

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Description

The rim rock crown snake is a relatively small species,the maximum recorded total length is 29 cm (11.5 in).The top of the head is black,with hues of tan to beige found on its back,and white ventrally.Their diet consist spiders,centipedes,worms,insects and its larva,and even scorpions.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Colubridae
Genus:Tantilla
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