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| Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
| Macleay's Water Snake Enhydris polylepis | |
| Family : | "Rear-fanged Snakes" Colubridae |
| Description : | Length 80cm. Olive brown to olive black with lighter, sometimes speckled sides and pale belly. Not dangerous but ready biter, weak venom. Eats fish and frogs. Live bearer with up to 12 young. |
| Typical Habitat : | Aquatic snake found in creeks, clear swamps and rivers. |
| Distribution : | Top End of N.T. and Cape York to Townsville. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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