Günther's whipsnake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Günther's whipsnake |
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Ahaetulla
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fronticincta
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Dryophis fronticinctus |
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The Günther's whipsnake, also called the Burmese vine snake or river vine snake (Ahaetulla fronticincta), is a type of snake. It lives in Southeast Asia and mostly eats fish.
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About Günther's Whipsanke
This snake is known for being very thin and long. It lives in trees and bushes, blending in with its surroundings.
Snake Family Tree
Scientists group living things into families based on how they are related. The Günther's whipsnake belongs to a group of snakes called Ahaetulla. This group is part of a larger family of snakes known as Ahaetuliinae.
Where It Lives
The Günther's whipsnake is found in Myanmar (Burma). It likes to live in bushes and other low plants. You can often find it near tidal rivers and in mangrove areas along the coast. There are old reports of it being in northeastern India, but these are not certain. This snake is quite common in the places where it is known to live.
What It Looks Like
This snake is very slender. It can grow to be about 1 meter (3 feet) long. Its body can be either green or brownish. It has a paler, lighter color on its underside.
Behavior and Reproduction
The Günther's whipsnake is active during the day. It is a mildly venomous snake. It only eats fish. When it hunts, it strikes at a fish in the water. It holds onto a branch or twig with half of its body to keep steady. The mild venom it uses makes the fish unable to move.
This snake does not lay eggs. Instead, it is ovoviviparous, which means it gives birth to live young. The eggs hatch inside the mother's body.
