Coachwhips

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:average_temperature Ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Adapted to arid climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 4 to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color Can change color slightly with temperature
gptkbp:color_scheme Striped or solid
gptkbp:coloration Variable
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Coachwhip_snake
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Speed and camouflage
gptkbp:diet gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Colubridae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Active forager
gptkbp:fossil_record Fossils found in North America
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Masticophis
gptkbp:habitat Deserts
Sandy soils
gptkbp:habitat_preference Open areas
gptkbp:has_skin Scales
gptkbp:head Narrow
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coachwhips
gptkbp:human_interaction Generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush
gptkbp:length Up to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Whip_snake
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:mimicry Some species mimic rattlesnakes
gptkbp:movement Fast and agile
gptkbp:nesting No parental care after laying eggs
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Coyotes
Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Eastern_coachwhip
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scales Smooth scales
gptkbp:skin_color Brown, black, or gray
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum_flagellum
gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum_piceus
gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum_testaceus
gptkbp:tail_type Long and slender
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Non-territorial
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous Non-venomous
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Dwyer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5