Brown-banded water snake
A species of Leopard keelback Scientific name : Helicops angulatus Genus : Leopard keelback
Brown-banded water snake, A species of Leopard keelback
Scientific name: Helicops angulatus
Genus: Leopard keelback
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Description General Info
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Description
The brown-banded water snake (Helicops angulatus) is a species of aquatic snake found in tropical South America and Trinidad and Tobago.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Brown-banded water snake predominantly consumes a carnivorous diet, showing a strong preference for aquatic creatures. This species particularly favors fish and freshwater crustaceans, making optimal use of its adapted aquatic lifestyle.
Appearance
Brown-banded water snake is a medium-sized, aquatic serpent. Its slim, elongated body is covered in smooth, glossy scales, primarily olive to brown in color and marked with dark crossbands. The snake is characterized by its uniquely pronounced keels prominent on its dorsal scales. There are no notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Brown-banded water snake displays nocturnal, solitarily hunting patterns, with an efficient swimming locomotion for foraging. This species uses venom paralyze its prey before ingesting. It is largely aquatic, occupying lentic habitats, and often submerges itself entirely, exposing only its nostrils. These behaviors facilitate survival in its aquatic environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Leopard keelback Species
Brown-banded water snake 
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