Species Detail
Black-headed Snake
Snakes

Black-headed Snake

Tantilla melanocephala

Habitat

Wooded areas.

Range

South America.

Adult Size

8-12 in (20-30 cm)

Diet

Insects and centipedes.

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Southern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Southern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Foraging in litter.

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Active hunting.

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Feeding slows.

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Inactive.