pets
Reptiles
Non-venomous Snakes
Checkered Keelback
Fowlea piscator
Local name: Divad / दिवड
lightbulbThe common water snake of Indian tanks and paddy.
Identification
The Checkered Keelback (Fowlea piscator) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Divad / दिवड.
Habitat. Ponds, paddy, drains and river edges
Diet. Fish, frogs, tadpoles
Field notes. Also called the Asiatic water snake. Checkered pattern. Flattens the neck — not a cobra. A frequent monsoon rescue. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Schedule IV.
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Habitat
Ponds, paddy, drains and river edges
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Diet
Fish, frogs, tadpoles
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Behavior
Also called the Asiatic water snake. Checkered pattern. Flattens the neck — not a cobra. A frequent monsoon rescue.