Common Smooth Water Snake Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Enhydris enhydris
Family : Homalopsidae
Order : Squamata
Class : Reptilia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Rainbow Mud Snake,Rainbow Water Snake,Striped Water Snake,Smooth Water Snake, Rainbow Water Snake, Striped Water Snake, Smooth Water Snake
Habitat : Marshlands,Ponds,Paddy fields
Description : The Common Smooth Water Snake can grow up to 4 feet in length, but most individuals are around 2-3 feet long. They have a slender body and a flattened head. The color of their body ranges from brown to gray with dark brown or reddish-brown blotches along the back. They have keeled scales, which means that the scales have a raised ridge down the middle.
They are commonly found in or near freshwater sources such as rivers, streams, swamps, and ponds. They are strong swimmers and are able to remain submerged for up to 30 minutes.
They are diurnal, which means they are active during the day. They are also semi-aquatic, spending time both on land and in the water. They are not aggressive, but will defend themselves if threatened.
They primarily eat fish and amphibians, but will also consume other small animals such as crustaceans, insects, and small mammals.
Common Smooth Water Snakes breed in the spring, with females laying eggs in the summer. Clutches can contain up to 40 eggs.
The Common Smooth Water Snake is not listed as endangered or threatened, but habitat destruction and human persecution are threats to their populations in some areas.
They are commonly found in or near freshwater sources such as rivers, streams, swamps, and ponds. They are strong swimmers and are able to remain submerged for up to 30 minutes.
They are diurnal, which means they are active during the day. They are also semi-aquatic, spending time both on land and in the water. They are not aggressive, but will defend themselves if threatened.
They primarily eat fish and amphibians, but will also consume other small animals such as crustaceans, insects, and small mammals.
Common Smooth Water Snakes breed in the spring, with females laying eggs in the summer. Clutches can contain up to 40 eggs.
The Common Smooth Water Snake is not listed as endangered or threatened, but habitat destruction and human persecution are threats to their populations in some areas.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015,www.www.ecologyasia.com; photo credit:aswad andriyanto(www.inaturalist.org/people/aswad andriyanto), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.
description written by: Zarin Tasnim,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka ; information source:IUCN Red List Bangladesh-2015,www.www.ecologyasia.com; photo credit:aswad andriyanto(www.inaturalist.org/people/aswad andriyanto), photo copyright: iNaturalist. more information please contact with us.