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Reptiles · Squamata · Acrochordidae
Acrochordus javanicus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Acrochordus javanicus, generally known as the elephant trunk snake or Javan file snake, is a species of snake belonging to the family Acrochordidae, which represents a primitive group of non-venomous aquatic snakes. It is also kept as an exotic pet.
Weight
2 kg – 10 kg
Size
1.5 m – 2.5 m
Life expectancy
6 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrochordus_javanicus
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