Red-sided keelback water snake
A species of Xenochrophis Scientific name : Xenochrophis trianguligerus Genus : Xenochrophis
Red-sided keelback water snake, A species of Xenochrophis
Scientific name: Xenochrophis trianguligerus
Genus: Xenochrophis
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Description
The triangle keelback (Xenochrophis trianguligerus) is a species of snake found in Brunei Darussalam, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, India (Nicobar Islands; Arunachal Pradesh (Deban - Changlang district)), Indonesia (Nias, Mentawai, Sumatra, Riau Archipelago, Bangka, Billiton, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi=Celebes, Sangihe Archipelago, Ternate), Laos, Malaysia (Malaya and East Malaysia), Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Red-sided keelback water snake's diet primarily includes small fish and amphibians. It utilizes its sensitive jaws and sharp teeth to grasp prey, often hunting in shallow aquatic environments. It may also consume invertebrates, but these constitute less of its diet.
Appearance
Red-sided keelback water snake is a slim, medium-sized snake with smooth scales. Adults usually measure 70 to 80 cm in length. Its body displays a variety of colors, primarily being dark brown or black with a distinct triangular pattern along its length highlighted by lighter color. The species bears no prominent differences according to age, gender, or subspecies. Red-sided keelback water snake's distinguishing feature is its triangular cross-section, which is unique in the snake world.
Behavior
Red-sided keelback water snake is a nocturnal, solitary serpent that is inherently timid, often retracting into water when disturbed. This reptile displays a high degree of adaptability, adjusting easily to aquatic or landside environments. Notably, the unique body language exhibited during the threat display, which includes lateral neck compression and body inflation, underpins hollow intimidation tactics against potential predators.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Xenochrophis Species
Red-sided keelback water snake 
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