Dice snake
A species of Grass snakes, Also known as Tessellated water snake Scientific name : Natrix tessellata Genus : Grass snakes
Dice snake, A species of Grass snakes
Also known as:
Tessellated water snake
Scientific name: Natrix tessellata
Genus: Grass snakes
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Description
The dice snake (Natrix tessellata) is a European nonvenomous snake belonging to the family Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae.
General Info
Lifespan
7-14 years
Diet
Dice snake primarily feeds on amphibians, particularly toads and frogs. Its diet also includes small fish and occasionally invertebrates, demonstrating a flexible aquatic and semi-aquatic feeding strategy.
Appearance
Dice snake is a sizeable, elongated reptile with smooth scales. Its color varies from grey to brown-black, adorned with a distinctive tessellated or checkered pattern. Ventral scales are usually yellow, sometimes with black blotches. Its flattened head houses round, prominent eyes, and its long, slender body ends with a tapered tail. No notable differences exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Dice snake is a predominantly aquatic species, exhibiting strong swimming and diving abilities. Known for its shy and secretive nature, dice snake avoids confrontation by fleeing underwater. It relies on ambush predation to capture prey, displaying a distinctive tail-wagging behavior to lure fish. Being non-territorial, conflicts among specimens are limited. Survival adaptations include protective camouflage in its water-based habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Grass snakes Species
Dice snake 
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