Small warty snake
A species of Java wart snakes, Also known as Wart snake, Little wartsnake Scientific name : Acrochordus granulatus Genus : Java wart snakes
Small warty snake, A species of Java wart snakes
Also known as:
Wart snake, Little wartsnake
Scientific name: Acrochordus granulatus
Genus: Java wart snakes
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Description General Info
Description
Acrochordus granulatus is a snake species found from India through Southeast Asia to the Solomon Islands. It is completely aquatic and almost helpless on land. No subspecies are currently recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
9-12 years
Diet
Small warty snake is a piscivorous species, feeding primarily on fish. The hunting process entails ambushing unsuspecting prey, followed by an adept constriction method, emphasizing the predator's aquatic adaptation.
Appearance
Small warty snake is a aquatic snake with a smooth, loosely fitting skin covered in small granular scales, hence the name. Torpedo-shaped and medium-sized, they can reach up to 2.5 meters in length. Their skin is typically a drab brown to gray-green in color, camouflaging seamlessly with muddy riverbeds. These serpents do not have traditional scales, resulting in a skin that feels like an old basketball. No notable difference in appearance exists between genders or ages.
Behavior
Small warty snake is a predominantly aquatic, nocturnal species, famous for its ambush hunting strategy. It employs unique skin camouflaging within riverbeds or underwater vegetation to capture prey. This solitary reptile demonstrates territorial behavior, often defending its feeding grounds. Notably, it shows little interaction unless during mating seasons.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
File snakes Genus
Java wart snakes Species
Small warty snake 
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