Dog-faced water snake
A species of Dog-faced water snakes Scientific name : Cerberus schneiderii Genus : Dog-faced water snakes
Dog-faced water snake, A species of Dog-faced water snakes
Scientific name: Cerberus schneiderii
Genus: Dog-faced water snakes
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Description
The dog-faced water snake is a common Southeast Asian snake that lives in saltwater mangrove groves and local mudflats. It feeds on fish and invertebrates, emerging in sometimes large groups at low tide at night to hunt. It has several adaptations to living in saltwater, including nasal slits that seal completely and a glad that lets them filter out and excrete salt.
General Info
Lifespan
1-2 years
Appearance
Dog-faced water snake is a small-sized snake, with a slim and elongated body shape. Its smooth scales are mainly brown, adorned with dark brown or blackish crossbands. The head is darker than the body and there's a prominent temporal blackish stripe. Dog-faced water snake lacks any distinctive features such as horns, wings, or tails typical to some reptiles. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Dog-faced water snake is a burrower, primarily nocturnal, feeding predominantly on smaller arachnids at night. Solitary in nature, dog-faced water snake shows territorial instinct only during the mating season. Remarkably, dog-faced water snake uses its hind legs for a unique drumming behavior on burrow walls, a significant characteristic aiding in communication and courtship.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Mud snakes Genus
Dog-faced water snakes Species
Dog-faced water snake 
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