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A large puff-faced
water snake found totally submerged, along a stream in Central
Catchment Nature Reserve.
Look at its
bluish tongue! It uses it to sense for any fishes or frogs
nearby.
All photographs
by Norman Lim and K. W. Chan.
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Interesting
Facts: The Puff-Faced Water Snake inhabits the edges of
freshwater streams, swamps and rivers. It is often found in
ponds culturing ornamental fish where it is considered as pest.
Size:
over 1 m
Diet:
Fishes and frogs.
Activity:
Nocturnal and semi-aquatic
Habitat:
Freshwater habitats
References:
A Guide to the Amphibians & Reptiles of Singapore - Kelvin
K P Lim
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