sSNAKESs : Reptile Forum - View Single Post

ReptiWorldWide · 01-15-20, 08:33 AM

I did a bit of research and it looks like this species lives in rivers, estuaries, intertidal zones, and brackish water lakes. It spends most of its time in the water (can stay without breathing for over 2 hours). It grows to be just over a meter long, and its preferred prey items are crabs and small fish. it rarely hunts or is active in the day so if this is a wild caught specimen then you will likely have to get it used to eating during the day.

It specialize on gobiid and goby-like fishes. Analysis of its stomach contents indicate that crustaceans may be eaten occasionally. Acrochordus granulatus hunt its prey by seizing its prey rapidly with the mouth or by swiftly ensnaring its prey in coils of the body or tail. The body is then quickly wrapped around the prey to subdue and to hold it. Even though Acrochordus granulatus are considered constrictors, the body coils function to hold and immobilize prey rather than to cause death by constricting. Captured fish are swallowed very quickly, thus little water is ingested with prey.

Acrochordus granulatus have been observed to forage in shallow waters. It is also reported that captive Acrochordus granulatus feed more readily and capture fish more easily in shallow than in deep water. In a study by Shine & Richard (1986), the stomach contents of Acrochordus arafuraesuggests that snakes in the Genus Acrochordus feeds less frequently in contrast with other aquatic snake and is considered to be a low energy specialist.

Interestingly, the feeding habits differs between male and female Acrochordus granulatus. Female individuals which have a larger and slightly stocky body, hunts by ambushing its prey. On the other hand, the male Acrochordus granulatus hunts by actively foraging.

Acrochordus granulatus are mainly found in saltwater systems but are occasionally found in freshwater systems, as it can tolerate varying salinity levels. It prefers shallow coastal habitats such as mangroves and estuaries.

You likely know a lot of this information, but I thought I would put everything I find to be sure. I will do more detailed research for you later today (I do have a life... I just find researching fun) but for now this is what I have found, hope it helps!

01-15-20, 08:33 AM	#2
ReptiWorldWide Member Join Date: Dec-2019 Posts: 113 Country:	Re: Banded file snake I did a bit of research and it looks like this species lives in rivers, estuaries, intertidal zones, and brackish water lakes. It spends most of its time in the water (can stay without breathing for over 2 hours). It grows to be just over a meter long, and its preferred prey items are crabs and small fish. it rarely hunts or is active in the day so if this is a wild caught specimen then you will likely have to get it used to eating during the day. It specialize on gobiid and goby-like fishes. Analysis of its stomach contents indicate that crustaceans may be eaten occasionally. Acrochordus granulatus hunt its prey by seizing its prey rapidly with the mouth or by swiftly ensnaring its prey in coils of the body or tail. The body is then quickly wrapped around the prey to subdue and to hold it. Even though Acrochordus granulatus are considered constrictors, the body coils function to hold and immobilize prey rather than to cause death by constricting. Captured fish are swallowed very quickly, thus little water is ingested with prey. Acrochordus granulatus have been observed to forage in shallow waters. It is also reported that captive Acrochordus granulatus feed more readily and capture fish more easily in shallow than in deep water. In a study by Shine & Richard (1986), the stomach contents of Acrochordus arafuraesuggests that snakes in the Genus Acrochordus feeds less frequently in contrast with other aquatic snake and is considered to be a low energy specialist. Interestingly, the feeding habits differs between male and female Acrochordus granulatus. Female individuals which have a larger and slightly stocky body, hunts by ambushing its prey. On the other hand, the male Acrochordus granulatus hunts by actively foraging. Acrochordus granulatus are mainly found in saltwater systems but are occasionally found in freshwater systems, as it can tolerate varying salinity levels. It prefers shallow coastal habitats such as mangroves and estuaries. You likely know a lot of this information, but I thought I would put everything I find to be sure. I will do more detailed research for you later today (I do have a life... I just find researching fun) but for now this is what I have found, hope it helps!