Prey on frogs and tadpoles, viviparous, non-toxic

It's semi-aquatic, so a water dish is indispensable. The staple food frogs, loaches and small fish are also acceptable. It doesn't eat much, so it's easier to raise.

Scientific name Elaphe rufodorsata (Cantor)

Alias water snake, water snake, three-line snake

Semi-aquatic snakes, about 800 mm in length. The back of the body is reddish brown, with four dark brown longitudinal lines reaching the tail end, intermittent in the front part of the body, and three inverted "V" lines on the head; The ventral surface is yellowish brown and covered with black squares.

Living near rivers, lakes and ponds in low altitude areas, it has strong vitality, moves during the day on sunny days, preys on frogs and tadpoles, and is viviparous and non-toxic.