Common name: Checkered keelback
Binomial
name: Xenochrophis
piscator
Photo shot
at: Near Cauvery men’s hostel
Photo credit: Gladwin John
It is the most common fresh water
snake. Frequently found in water and is very common in tanks, paddy fields,
pools and rivers. In swampy areas seen away from water. Generally aggressive,
strikes with great determination, holding on tenaciously. Erects and flattens
fore body before striking. It is very active and capable of jumping clear off
the ground. Feeds mainly on frogs and fish.
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