Tropidophis
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Tropidophis, common name Caribbean dwarf boas, wood snakes or West Indian wood snakes, is a genus of dwarf boas endemic to the West Indies and South America. Currently, either 17 or 33 species are rec
Cuban Giant Trope
Autohaemorrhaging in T. curtus
Autohaemorrhaging
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Autohaemorrhaging, or reflex bleeding, is the action of animals deliberately ejecting blood from their bodies. Autohaemorrhaging has been observed as occurring in two variations. In the first form, bl
Tropidophis
…habitats, including rain forest, swamps, pine woods and scrub, as well as in the vicinity of human habitation. They have an interesting defensive habit of autohaemorrhaging from the mouth, nostrils and eyes when disturbed. Some species also change colour over the course of the day. Despite their relatively small size and…
Horned lizard showing evidence of autohaemorrhaging
An inactive prepupa Asian ladybeetle autohaemorrhaging, resulting from cannibalism by an adult of the same species.