Urotheca myersi

Urotheca myersi is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to Costa Rica.

Etymology

The specific name, myersi, is in honor of American herpetologist Charles William Myers.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Urotheca myersi is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

Dorsally, Urotheca myersi is uniformly dark brown, except for the head which is lighter brown. Ventrally, it is bright canary yellow.

Behavior

Urotheca myersi is terrestrial.

Diet

Urotheca myersi preys upon salamanders and frogs.

Reproduction

Urotheca myersi is oviparous.