Dog Faced Water Snake

[Stardust]

Juz receive a dog faced water snake from a friend yesterday...first time keeping water snake though...lolx..interesting to look at...Anyone can give any pointers ?

 

[Beardo]

Whats the latin name? Never heard of the common name before.

 

[skinheaddave]

Water snakes should have access to a lot of water, but they do need land and they do need to be able to dry out or they get problems (skin, respiratory) like any other snakes. A normal enclosure with a larger water dish is better than an aquarium with a log.

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Beardo]

Here are some links I found:

http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/verts/water_snake.htm

http://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/snakes/dog-faced_water-snake.htm

 

[Stardust]

wow...great links...thanks !