South American Pond Snake

About the South American Pond Snake

Pseudoeryx plicatilis, the South American pond snake, is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. They can reach lengths averaging to 1.27 m (4.2 ft). The body of the snake is flattened more dorsally and has smooth scales. The head is compact and the snake is composed of primarily pale dorsal yellow lines with the scales being mostly olive brown. For adults the ventral side of the snake is yellow with rows of black dots. The juveniles have ventral sides that are bright orange or red with black doted rows.

The snake is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. The habitat of Pseudoeryx plicatilis consists of forest, savanna, and inland wetlands. They can be found in black-water rivers, lagoons, ponds, swamps, and oxbow lakes.

These snakes are nocturnal and they perform different activities at different depths throughout the night. They have a tendency to forage or perform ambush behavior to attack prey. They are a relatively calm snake and perform many passive defensive behaviors.

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