information about a mole snake
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Mole snakes are a harmless species of constrictor that live underground in disused animal burrows. The name is derived from their habit of eating moles. They also eat other small mammals and some mole snakes also eat eggs, swallowing them whole.
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Mole snakes (Pseudaspis cana) are a harmless species of constrictor that live underground in disused animal burrows. The name is derived from their habit of eating moles. They also eat other small mammals and some mole snakes also eat eggs, swallowing them whole. They are up for a fight when first caught, usually biting and twisting for all they're worth and can give you a nasty wound that requires stitches.
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Identification:
The Mole snake can be identified by its uniform brown, grey or black colour (juveniles have zigzag or mottled markings), its preference for burrowing, a round pupil and highly aggressive self-defence display. It grows to an average length of 1.4 meters but may reach 2 meters in length particularly in the Cape.
Distribution and habitat :
The distribution of this snake widespread, It is present throughout southern Africa and in nearly all habitats. Its preferred habitat is grassveld.
Food :
Eats rodents (particularly rats, mice and gerbils), moles and birds. Juveniles however are largely restricted to lizards.