Ahaetulla Nastu- Long Nosed Vine Snake
Adapted to Regulate Itself:
Absorb Nutrients: Ingestive heterotroph (carnivore)
Reproduce: "Viviparous- gives birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body" The young are still surrounded by a membrane at birth. It is thought to be capable of delayed fertilization.
Defend from Injury or Illness:
- Large eyes with stereoscopic vision that gives aid in hunting.
- Arboreal (lives in rain forests)
- Diurnal
- Very feisty and strikes if provoked
- Seizes and suffocates prey in its jaws; however, waits until prey is completely dead before consuming it.
Absorb Nutrients: Ingestive heterotroph (carnivore)
Reproduce: "Viviparous- gives birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body" The young are still surrounded by a membrane at birth. It is thought to be capable of delayed fertilization.
Defend from Injury or Illness:
- Very well camouflaged
- Hides within the leaves of the rainforest
- Very strong jaws
- Venom causes severe swelling
- Once it bites, it leaves its teeth gouged in the enemy