Banded Pampas Snake

Phimophis vittatus, also known as the banded pampas snake, is a species of colubrid snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae.
It is endemic to South America.

Distribution and habitat: The species has been recorded from shrubland, savannah and forest habitats in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay.

Ecology: The species is terrestrial, burrowing in sandy soils. It has nocturnal habits and preys mainly on lizards.