Variable Cat Snake / Telescopus variegatus

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出品者: Ngannou Animal🇨🇲 Cameroon

**Variable Cat Snake** *Telescopus variegatus* is a little-known cat snake native to tropical regions of West and Central Africa, including Cameroon. It is a slender, nocturnal snake characterized by its variable coloration and patterning. This species is primarily active at night and is associated with forested and humid environments. Like other members of the genus *Telescopus*, it has vertically elliptical pupils and enlarged rear teeth associated with its specialized feeding adaptations. The Variable Cat Snake is a relatively small species, with documented specimens reaching approximately 50 cm in total length. Its secretive habits and limited availability in captivity make it an unusual species for specialist snake keepers and collectors. *Telescopus variegatus* is considered a rear-fanged, mildly venomous snake. As with other rear-fanged species, it should be handled carefully and only by experienced keepers. **Common Name:** Variable Cat Snake **Scientific Name:** *Telescopus variegatus* **Family:** Colubridae **Distribution:** West and Central Africa, including Cameroon **Habitat:** Tropical forest and humid environments **Lifestyle:** Primarily nocturnal **Adult Size:** Approximately 50 cm **Diet:** Small vertebrates, including lizards and other suitable prey **Reproduction:** Oviparous **Notable Features:** Variable coloration, vertical pupils, rear-fanged dentition, secretive nocturnal behavior