#dice snake

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Got Eyes for the Dice Snake?

The dice snake, also known as the water snake (Natrix tessellata) is a widely distributed species of snake. They are found througout central Eurasia, from Italy to Tajikastan and northern Pakistan. The water snake most commonly resides near freshwater, particularly rivers and lakes.

As a resident of freshwater ecosystems, N. tessellata feeds primarily on fish and amphibians, and they are frequently seen swimming and diving to catch their prey. The main predator of dice snake are birds, as well as lizards and larger snakes. Water snakes are not venemous; to deter threats, individuals will release feces and a foul-smelling musk from their cloaca, flop on their backs, and begin secreting blood from their mouths in an attempt to play dead.

Dice snake mate from March to May. Throughout this season, males and females will congregate in large groups, and multiple males may pile around one female in an attempt to gain access. In July the mother lays a clutch of 10-30 eggs which emerge in September. Both adults and juveniles then hibernate from October to March.

Adult water snakes are long but rather thin; individuals range from 1.0–1.3 m (39–51 in), but average weigh only 0.3 kg (0.6 lbs). Coloration is drab, usually olive green, brown, or grey with dark brown or yellow dots running along the body. The underbelly is more brightly colored, either yellow or blue, to startle away potential predators.

Conservation status: The IUCN has ranked the dice snake as Least Concern. Their primary threats are habitat degradation and loss.

Photos

Holger Krisp

Manuel Raab

Nomen Novum

Mark Pestov

[giulliadella]

Look at this gorgeous girl I caught:

My dumb ass is currently on a field trip with my university and all I can say is that herpetology courses are paying off. She’s a very big female dice snake (Natrix tesselata) and she was full of eggs! Unfortunately she decided to have explosive diarrhea all over my hands, but catching snakes can be a dirty and VERY STINKY job. I still love her though. After evaluation and measurements taken, she was let go UwU

@snake-spotted

[animalids]

Dice snake (Natrix tessellata)

Photo by Aleksandar Simović

[godsbeautifulcreations]

Bunker

Zlatko Borenović

[lovingexotics]

Dice Snake Natrix Tessellata Source: Here

[flower-crow]

@hobbitsmind tagged me to post a selfie (thank you😊) Here’s me with a baby noodle I met today :D

[angry-velociraptor]

SOMEONE'S just shed

[korzagru]

A man who loves snakes @DenisKorza #snake #reptiles #youtuber #aspid 🐍 A few words about my love for snakes. In general, it is quite difficult to explain to ordinary people why snakes attract me so much. Although I do not understand what is difficult here, if we discard all prejudices. Obviously, I am aware of how dangerous they are, and I definitely will not be happy if one of them bites me. I'm not at all happy when someone bites me. But despite this, I really like many of them visually. Most poisonous ones are more attractive and beautiful to me compared to non-poisonous ones (Coincidence?) But it is worth noting that not all (but they are not to blame for this, the problem is in me! 😂 ). For example, the Gaboon Viper, Puff adder and Anaconda are frankly ugly in my opinion. I will not list all the beauties, but these are definitely Cobras, Mambas and Tropical snakes. Also, in general, I sympathize with their character, behavior and lifestyle. They do not ask for trouble, do not provoke, do not waste energy on meaningless interaction and demonstrating their strength to the world around them. At the same time, they use their abilities very effectively when a real need arises. It is a real need, not a stupid desire! What do you think? Have I convinced you to reconsider your relationship with snakes? 😏  In order not to be a wild ignoramus, you need to know the basic rule when studying unknown inhabitants of nature: 🔰 If you don’t know what is in front of you, leave it alone, observe and photograph from a safe distance, and later google information on the Internet. ✅ Be careful and don't kill any snakes! For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ ANIMALS playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFfYXAEfRVMMi492SK-wKU7kCkfBcNRzU Dice snake (Natrix Tesselata) 🐍 https://youtube.com/shorts/drqO5vWv1GU Crazy moto naturalist 🏍️ https://youtube.com/shorts/bfIsGSSkmzQ Hedgehog eating snacks 🦔 https://youtube.com/shorts/yycomuC58bM Black cat is friend 🐈‍⬛ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTbialCQDBg ▶️ TALKING SILVER FOX playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFfYXAEfRVMNjmS6mCcmqGlcLz6a83gR6 Fox colors 🦊 https://youtu.be/zUAstboD_QU Talking fox adapted to alien habitat 👽 https://youtu.be/4-OtcZgNziw Fox buries the Marmots' burrows 🐿️ https://youtu.be/9raRgrM8Ok0 Sly fox does Power hiking 🐺 https://youtu.be/WfEo-Slyf4k The Sweet Dreams of the most rare Fox ✨ https://youtu.be/z7ehQCWtww0 ▶️ ROFL playlist 🤣 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFfYXAEfRVMNvhXZ6i1UQLTaH2PruH01e Great compilation of funny moments 🦄 https://youtu.be/cpbM3o0CMCw When you dry hands on a river bungee 🕺 https://youtube.com/shorts/i-Uo-uaeawU When you don't really like snakes 🐍 https://youtube.com/shorts/2nBkl50VkxM ▶️ POSITIVE LIFE ACTIVITY playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFfYXAEfRVMPAuCvOrkSE8LZAtflk7LRX My running shoes 👟 https://youtu.be/PSoc1GiYB94 Celebrating the best day of the year! 🦇 https://youtu.be/Brsy2TMz2ks Moto-travel to the fall fields 🍂 https://youtu.be/NreGZ2eL_7U Airborne Special Forces Day 🪂 https://youtu.be/KSPqRukLJys Moto trip to the pine forest 🌲 https://youtu.be/2wa__wn1iYc Migulinskaya Cave ⛰️ https://youtu.be/Y5vyozBqulQ Weekend in tents with overnight stay 🏕️ https://youtu.be/aOdttFPvYEc