Mastigodryas heathii


Mastigodryas heathii, also known commonly as Heath's tropical racer, is a species of snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to northwestern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, heathii, is in honor of American physician Edwin Ruthven Heath, who collected herpetological specimens in South America.

Geographic range

M. heathii is found in Ecuador and Peru

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of M. heathii are desert and forest, at altitudes from sea level to, and it is also found in cultivated areas.

Diet

M. heathii preys upon frogs, lizards, and rodents.

Reproduction

M. heathi is oviparous.