Water false coral snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Water false coral snake |
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Hydrops
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triangularis
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The Hydrops triangularis is a cool snake often called the water false coral snake. People also know it as the triangle water snake or water coral. This snake lives only in certain parts of northern South America and the amazing Amazon Basin. It's a special kind of snake that loves water!
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Where the Water False Coral Snake Lives
This interesting snake can be found in many countries. You might see it in Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. It also lives in Suriname, French Guiana, and Colombia. Further south, it calls Brazil home. You can also find it in eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and northern Bolivia. So, it has a pretty big watery home!
What the Water False Coral Snake Looks Like
The Hydrops triangularis is a medium-sized snake. It can grow to be about 78 centimeters (that's about 31 inches) long. Imagine a snake that's almost as long as your arm! It has a unique look that helps it blend into its watery environment.
What the Water False Coral Snake Eats
This snake is a true hunter of the water. Its favorite foods are eels, especially a type called synbranchids. It also enjoys eating other kinds of freshwater fish. It seems to especially like fish that are long and thin, just like the eels it hunts!
See also
In Spanish: Hydrops triangularis para niños
