Properties (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Snake
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gptkbp:activities |
Active during the day
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gptkbp:age |
After 60 to 70 days
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gptkbp:behavior |
Diurnal
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gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Males compete for females
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gptkbp:character |
Non-venomous
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gptkbp:characteristics |
Long and slender body
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gptkbp:climate |
Warm climates
Adapted to arid environments |
gptkbp:clutchSize |
Average of 10 eggs
Incubation lasts about 2 months |
gptkbp:colors |
Can change color slightly with temperature
Camouflage in sandy environments Striped or solid Variable, often black or brown Albino_forms_exist |
gptkbp:commonName |
Coyotes
Coachwhip |
gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Least Concern
Protected in some areas |
gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol of speed and agility
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gptkbp:diet |
Rodents
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gptkbp:eggColor |
5 to 20 eggs
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Prey on small mammals.
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Colubridae
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gptkbp:fossilRecord |
Ancient_relatives_found_in_North_America
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gptkbp:genus |
Masticophis
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:Southern_United_States
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gptkbp:habitat |
Grasslands
Urban development Dry, sandy areas Prefers open areas |
gptkbp:hasCitations |
Burrowing to escape heat
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Coachwhip Snake
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gptkbp:humanInteraction |
Often mistaken for venomous snakes
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gptkbp:interactsWith |
Generally non-aggressive
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gptkbp:issues |
Believed to be aggressive
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gptkbp:length |
Up to 6 feet
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gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 10 years in the wild
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gptkbp:localNames |
gptkb:Whip_Snake
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gptkbp:matingSystem |
Spring to early summer
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gptkbp:migration |
Not migratory
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gptkbp:nesting |
Nests in sandy areas
Under rocks or in burrows |
gptkbp:notable_player |
Speed and camouflage
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gptkbp:predators |
Birds of prey
Road mortality |
gptkbp:range |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:relatedTo |
Eastern_Coachwhip
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gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
Lay eggs in warm areas |
gptkbp:scientificName |
Masticophis_flagellum
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gptkbp:senses |
Good vision and smell
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gptkbp:skin |
Smooth
Often has a pattern resembling a whip |
gptkbp:socialStructure |
Solitary
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gptkbp:territory |
Non-territorial
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gptkbp:wildlife |
Ambush
Dawn and dusk Chases_prey_quickly |
gptkbp:youthClub |
Hatchlings resemble adults
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