About Philodryas nattereri (Steindachner, 1870)
Adults of Philodryas nattereri have an average total length (including the tail) of 80 cm (31 in), and can reach a maximum total length of 1.34 m (4.4 ft). This species has a medium-sized body, a long, slender tail, a slightly prominent, obliquely truncated snout, and moderately large eyes with round pupils. Its body color ranges from brown to gray, which provides camouflage against ground foliage. Philodryas nattereri is distributed in eastern Brazil and Paraguay. Its preferred natural habitats are open forests, fields, and cerrado. This species is oviparous.
