Tentacled Snake
*This page is under renovation and all information may not be up-to-date or complete*
Description
Range & Habitat
Found In: Thailand and southern Vietnam/Still or slow-moving bodies of water with growing vegetation
Behavior
Diet
Carnivore. Diet consists of freshwater fish
Conservation
Local harvest is the major threat to this species, but it supports an overall stable population.
Fun Facts
- This species herds prey into its mouth by creating waves through its body movements, causing prey to change course.

Scientific Name
Erpeton tentaculatum
IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
Size
Length: 20 -35 inches
Life Expectancy
—