Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
MEET THE TENTACLED SNAKE, THANKS FOR VISITING MY PAGE!
Scientific Name: Erpeton tentaculatum
Diet: Piscivorous. This species specializes in eating fish.
Fun Fact:
This snake is entirely aquatic, and ambush prey by anchoring themselves to plants or branches and lying in wait.
Tentacled snakes have poisons specifically tailored to the fish they hunt.
Compare me to...
The Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon). Like the tentacled snake, this species hunts for fish and other aquatic animals in slow moving waters.
STATUS: LEAST CONCERN
How can I help?
- Although it has a limited range, the tentacled snake isn't facing any urgent threats. Some snakes are harvested for their meat, but not at unsustainable levels. In the future, however, climate change might pose a threat to this aquatic species. Check here so see what you can do to prevent climate change.
FAQ's:
1. Why does it have tentcles on its head?
The sensitive tentacles on this snake's head are packed with nerve cells. This helps them to sense prey swimming by in murky water.
