Dice Snake

Natrix tessellata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Colubridae

About

The dice snake or water snake is a Eurasian nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae, subfamily Natricinae. Its average length is 1.0–1.3 m (39–51 in). Body color may vary from greyish green to brownish or almost black, with dark spots on the back. The belly is sometimes vividly coloured in yellow or orange, with black spots, very similar to dice, hence the name.

Fun Fact

Egg-laying is usually in July, and one clutch consists of 10–30 eggs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on an olm (Proteus anguinus) that had been flushed from a cave in Bosnia and Herzegovina following heavy rains.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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