Acrochordus granulatus
(Little file snake)
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FAMILY |
Acrochordidae |
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Species |
Acrochordus granulatus |
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Common name |
Little file snake |
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Main colour |
Grey or brown to black with bands |
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Body size |
To 1.6 m long |
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Location |
Cairns |
Description
This snake is found associated with water where it feeds on small fish and other aquatic animals. The body varies from grey to almost black and there are indistinct cross bands present, these bands are not particularly obvious on the belly.