Arafura File Snake
Arafura file snake is a non-venomous, freshwater snake species endemic to northern Australia and New Guinea.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Acrochordidae |
| Genus | Acrochordus |
| Scientific Name | Acrochordus arafurae |
| Other Names | Elephant Trunk Snake or Wrinkle File Snake. |
| Length | Up to 8.25 ft (2.5 m) |
| Color | Light brown or gray with black or dark brown reticulations on the dorsal and ventral surface of the body; underneath is lighter |
| Distribution | Coastal areas of northern Australia and New Guinea |
| Habitat | Backwater lagoons, billabongs, flooded grasslands, mangroves, aquatic vegetation |
| Diet | Fishes |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernates in winter |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Viviparous(giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size | 6 – 27 |
| Average Lifespan | 8.8 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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- Acrochordus Arafurae
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- Elephant Trunk Snake
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