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astronomy-to-zoology: Elephant Trunk Snake (Acrochordus javanicus) …is a species of primitive aquatic snake found throughout the central Indo-Pacific. Like other aquatic snakes the elephant trunk snake is often found in rivers and lakes but will also be found in estuaries and lagoons. The elephant trunk snake sports very loose and baggy skin which makes it look like the wrinkled trunk of an elephant, which is where its common name comes from. Elephant trunk snakes are ambush predators and will feed on fish and amphibians, using its baggy skin which is laced with sharp scales to hold on to slippery fish. Elephant trunk snakes are primarily active at night and is usually found in the water and can stay submerged for over 30 minutes. Phylogeny Animalia-Chordata-Reptilia-Squamata-Serpentes-Acrochordidae-Acrochordus-javanicus Image Source(s)
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astronomy-to-zoology: Elephant Trunk Snake (Acrochordus javanicus) …is a species of primitive aquatic snake found throughout the central Indo-Pacific. Like other aquatic snakes the elephant trunk snake is often found in rivers and lakes but will also be found in estuaries and lagoons. The elephant trunk snake sports very loose and baggy skin which makes it look like the wrinkled trunk of an elephant, which is where its common name comes from. Elephant trunk snakes are ambush predators and will feed on fish and amphibians, using its baggy skin which is laced with sharp scales to hold on to slippery fish. Elephant trunk snakes are primarily active at night and is usually found in the water and can stay submerged for over 30 minutes. Phylogeny Animalia-Chordata-Reptilia-Squamata-Serpentes-Acrochordidae-Acrochordus-javanicus Image Source(s)
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astronomy-to-zoology:

Elephant Trunk Snake (Acrochordus javanicus)

…is a species of primitive aquatic snake found throughout the central Indo-Pacific. Like other aquatic snakes the elephant trunk snake is often found in rivers and lakes but will also be found in estuaries and lagoons. The elephant trunk snake sports very loose and baggy skin which makes it look like the wrinkled trunk of an elephant, which is where its common name comes from. Elephant trunk snakes are ambush predators and will feed on fish and amphibians, using its baggy skin which is laced with sharp scales to hold on to slippery fish. Elephant trunk snakes are primarily active at night and is usually found in the water and can stay submerged for over 30 minutes.

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Animalia-Chordata-Reptilia-Squamata-Serpentes-Acrochordidae-Acrochordus-javanicus

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