About Suta dwyeri (Worrell, 1956)
This species is scientifically named Suta dwyeri (Worrell, 1956). 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. S. dwyeri has a cylindrical brown body with a slender to medium build. Its head is short and somewhat widened, making it distinct from the neck. The species also has a short tail, smooth dorsal scales, and medium-sized eyes with vertically elliptical pupils. S. dwyeri is a secretive, nocturnal snake. It shelters under rocks, debris, and ground litter, and may also occupy abandoned burrows dug by other animals. Its preferred natural habitats are open woodland, grassland, and rocky areas. 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). This species is viviparous (it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs), and typically produces around three live offspring per brood. Newborn S. dwyeri measure approximately 13 cm (5.1 in) long at birth.
