Dog-Faced Water Snake
Cerberus rynchops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–2 m
- Max size: 67 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The dog faced water snake takes its name from a blunt, doglike snout, and it prowls muddy estuaries and mangrove flats hunting fish in very shallow water. It is mildly venomous but harmless to people, subduing its prey with a weak rear fanged bite.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Colubridae › Cerberus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344028.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dog-Faced Water Snake live?
- The Dog-Faced Water Snake (Cerberus rynchops) is typically found at 2–2 m.
- Is the Dog-Faced Water Snake dangerous to divers?
- The Dog-Faced Water Snake is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dog-Faced Water Snake get?
- The Dog-Faced Water Snake grows to about 67 cm.