Dipsas neuwiedi


Dipsas neuwiedi, also known commonly as Neuwied's tree snake and dormideira-cinzenta in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, neuwiedi, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.

Description

A medium-sized species of snake, Dipsas neuwiedi may attain a snout-to-vent length of.

Geographic distribution

Dipsas neuwiedi is found in southeastern Brazil.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Dipsas neuwiedi are forest and savanna, at elevations from sea level to.

Behavior

Dipsas neuwiedi is arboreal and nocturnal.

Diet

Dipsas neuwiedi preys upon snails and slugs.

Reproduction

Dipsas neuwiedi is oviparous. Clutch size is about eight eggs.