Natural history of Xenodon matogrossensis (Scrocchi and Cruz, 1993) (Serpentes, Dipsadidae) in the Brazilian Pantanal

摘要: Xenodon mattogrossensis is a neotropical snake restricted to the central part of South America, in Pantanal wetlands and few neighbouring areas. The available information about this specie literature geographical distribution, morphological variation anecdotal on habitat use. Here we present data diet, sexual dimorphism reproduction X. matogrossensis . We gathered diet from 72 specimens deposited scientific collections. This species feeds mainly amphibians, but also consumes squamate eggs other small vertebrates. Mature females are generally bigger than mature males considering body size head width, have longer tail females. number follicles not related with Females showed larger follicle sizes October April, suggesting that seasonal, even though individuals may be active through year. provided here, associated others can contribute assessment conservation status design actions case they needed future.