Checkered Keelback
Fowlea piscator
Habitat
Wetlands, ponds, and rice fields
Weight
1 kg
Height
Upto 1.75 m
Lifespan
12 years
Origin
India
Status
Least Concern
Reptile
watersnake
About the Checkered Keelback
A mildly venomous water snake with distinctive checkered patterns.
Location in Zoo
Wetland Enclosure
Feeding Times
Twice weekly
Feeding Habits
Carnivorous (fish, frogs)
Fun Facts
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Plays dead when threatened (thanatosis).
Conservation Status
Current Threats
- Aquatic Reptiles Tent
Our Conservation Efforts
Wetland conservation
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Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.
