South american pond snake
A species of Pseudoeryx Scientific name : Pseudoeryx plicatilis Genus : Pseudoeryx
South american pond snake, A species of Pseudoeryx
Scientific name: Pseudoeryx plicatilis
Genus: Pseudoeryx
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Description General Info
Description
The south american pond snake is a medium-sized non-venomous aquatic snake that’s found throughout South America. It’s considered to be very rare, but when spotted, it always happens in wet habitats such as marshes, streams, flooded forests, and reedbeds. This snake is said to be an excellent swimmer. It feeds on fish and frogs.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Behavior
South american pond snake is a secretive, primarily nocturnal species. It is known for its distinctive hissing vocalization, used in defense and mating rituals. South american pond snake are solitary, occupying well-defined territories marked by secretions from skin glands. Exceptional climbers, they exploit arboreal habitats for foraging and shelter, displaying superior adaptation to their natural environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dipsadinae Genus
Pseudoeryx Species
South american pond snake 
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