Species Detail
Common File Snake
Snakes

Common File Snake

Acrochordus granulatus

Habitat

Estuaries and mangroves

Range

Southeast Asia

Adult Size

3.3 ft (1 m)

Diet

Fish

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

Possesses a very rough, file-like skin. It is fully aquatic and specialized for catching fish in murky water.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Common File Snake is aquatic or semi-aquatic โ€” enrichment combines clean water, basking, and foraging variety.

  • Provide a large, clean, well-filtered water area deep enough for full submersion.
  • Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
  • Offer varied water depth with shallow shelves for resting.
  • Drag thawed prey along land decor to create scent trails for tracking.
  • Vary feeding locations between water and land to promote searching.
  • Include a secure dry hide for security out of the water.

Housing & Social Behavior

Solitary

Fully aquatic and sensitive to environmental changes; keep alone for optimal husbandry.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.