AnAge entry for Dasypeltis scabra

Classification (HAGRID: 03338)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Squamata
                Family: Colubridae
                    Genus: Dasypeltis
Species
Dasypeltis scabra
Common name
Rhombic egg eater, or African egg-eating snake

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
22.1 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations
No observations are presently available

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Adult weight
72.25 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 1081718
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 234072
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