Wildlifeof Malaysia
Tentacled Snake
Keelbacks & Water Snakes
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Erpeton tentaculatum
Basic stats
Habitat
Aquatic
Size
About 50–90cm
The tentacled snake, or tentacle snake, is a rear-fanged aquatic snake native to Southeast Asia and the only species in its genus. The two tentacles on its snout are a unique feature among snakes. It is a relatively small snake, averaging about 50 to 90 cm in length, and comes in two colour phases, striped or blotched (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Tentacled Snake live in?
- Aquatic
- How big is the Tentacled Snake?
- About 50–90cm