There are many types of snakes in our country. Some of them are naturally highly venomous, posing a huge threat to humans and other animals. Although some are non-toxic, they are also excellent hunters. Today's protagonist is a non-venomous hunter - mud snake.

Mud snakes are commonly known as water snakes, especially in the south, and they are also one of the shadows of everyone's childhood. How does a non-venomous snake become famous all over the world? Today, the editor will give you a good knowledge of the mud snake.

1. Basic information

Chinese name: Mud snake

Common Name: Chinese Water Snake

Latin Name: Enhydris chinensis

Phylum: Chordate

Class: Reptiles 

Order: Squamata 

Suborder: Snake

Family: Squamidae 

Genus: Water snakes 

II. Morphological characteristics

The total length of the mud snake is 50~70cm, the back is grayish brown, and the two There are small irregular black spots on the sides, the belly is slightly lighter than the back, the trunk is cylindrical, the tail is short and the eyes are small.

III. Distribution

Mud snakes generally live in plains and hills below 320 meters above sea level, and are especially common in ponds, paddy fields and canals.

Mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hubei, Hainan and other places in China. They are only found in northern Vietnam abroad.

4. Living habits

1. Mud snakes live near ditches, rice fields or other waters, and there are signs of activity during the day and night.

2. Most of them feed on fish frogs, and they will take risks to hunt large-sized eels when they are hungry, and even prey on the same species. (Because of the predation of the same species, it also caused a lot of trouble to artificial breeding)

3. Every year in August and September is the spawning period, and each litter can give birth to 3~13 small snakes before The baby snakes born are only 100~150mm in length.

Under the popular science of Xiaobian, everyone has a deeper understanding of mud snakes, right? I hope that while everyone learns knowledge, they should also strengthen their awareness of protecting wild animals. Put an end to game, they don't belong on the table!