Dice snake

A big, harmless snake that likes to live near freshwater

Guy Haimovitch

Also known as the water snake, it is a big snake that can reach up to 130 cm (51 in) long. It has a triangular head, a stout body, and a brown or grey color with dark spots or rings on its back. The color and pattern may vary depending on the region. It mainly eats fish. Sometimes, it may also prey on amphibians such as frogs, toads, and tadpoles.

It is not venomous, but it can defend itself with its sharp teeth if it is attacked. It can also secrete a bad-smelling substance from its cloaca or pretend to be dead as a defense strategy.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Afghanistan
2020
Albania
2020
Armenia
2020
Austria
2020
Azerbaijan
2020
Bosnia And Herz.
2020
Bulgaria
2020
China
2020
Xinjiang
Croatia
2020
Cyprus
2020
Czechia
2020
Egypt
2020
Georgia
2020
Germany
2020
Greece
2020
Hungary
2020
Iran
2020
Iraq
2020
Israel
2020
Italy
2020
Jordan
2020
Kazakhstan
2020
Kyrgyzstan
2020
Lebanon
2020
Moldova
2020
Montenegro
2020
North Macedonia
2020
Pakistan
2020
Romania
2020
Russia
2020
Saudi Arabia
2020
Possibly Extant
Serbia
2020
Slovakia
2020
Slovenia
2020
Switzerland
2020
Syria
2020
Tajikistan
2020
Turkey
2020
Turkmenistan
2020
Ukraine
2020
Uzbekistan
2020
Yemen
2020
Presence Uncertain

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No