Eastern Coachwhip

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern active during the day
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:average_temperature varies with environment
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:clutch_size up to 20 eggs
gptkbp:color black and tan
darker with age
gptkbp:coloration patterned scales
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Eastern_Coachwhip
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:none
gptkbp:defense_mechanism tail whipping
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:family gptkb:Colubridae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1825
gptkbp:fossil_record limited
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Masticophis
gptkbp:habitat dry open areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy soils
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and shiny
gptkbp:hatching_time about 12 inches long
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Coachwhip
gptkbp:human_interaction generally non-threatening
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush
gptkbp:incubation_period 60 to 70 days
gptkbp:issues aggressive behavior
gptkbp:length up to 8 feet
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Coachwhip_Snake
gptkbp:mimicry gptkb:none
gptkbp:movement fast and agile
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:none
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:southeastern_United_States
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Western_Coachwhip
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest herpetology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum_flagellum
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:species gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Masticophis_flagellum_flagellum
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:none
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous no
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coachwhip
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6