About Suta dwyeri (Worrell, 1956)
Scientific Name
This species is scientifically named Suta dwyeri (Worrell, 1956).
Adult Size
For adult S. dwyeri, males have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL, measured from the tip of the snout to the uro-genital vent) of 31 cm (12 inches), while females are slightly smaller, at around 29 cm (11 inches) SVL.
Body Morphology
S. dwyeri has a cylindrical brown body with a slender to medium build.
Head Morphology
Its head is short and somewhat widened, making it distinct from the neck.
External Body Features
The species also has a short tail, smooth dorsal scales, and medium-sized eyes with vertically elliptical pupils.
Activity Pattern
S. dwyeri is a secretive, nocturnal snake.
Sheltering Behavior
It shelters under rocks, debris, and ground litter, and may also occupy abandoned burrows dug by other animals.
Preferred Habitats
Its preferred natural habitats are open woodland, grassland, and rocky areas.
Captive Mating Guidance
Exotic reptile breeders recommend allowing pairs of S. dwyeri to mate once males reach a length of about 23 cm (9.1 in) and females reach about 22 cm (8.7 in).
Reproductive Traits
This species is viviparous (it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs), and typically produces around three live offspring per brood.
Newborn Size
Newborn S. dwyeri measure approximately 13 cm (5.1 in) long at birth.
