Species information
African Egg-eating Snake
Dasypeltis medici
Common name
African Egg-eating Snake
Scientific name
Dasypeltis medici
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The african egg-eating snake is a small slender colubrid with a relatively rounded head. This snake is primarily brown or grey in colouration, with darker blotches running the length of the snake (this is less noticable in darker specimens).
Locality
South Africa.
Adult size
2ft.
Approx lifespan
Thought to be about 8years.
REcomended vivarium size
A 24x12x12in vivarium is ideal for a single egg eating snake.
Basic set up type
Woodland, provide 2 secure feeling retreats, use back chips or paper toweling for substrate.
Diet
A diet consisting of eggs of the appropriate size (quail eggs are often favoured) is best for the African Egg-eating Snake.
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