Enhydris chinensis
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Enhydris chinensis (Gray, 1842) |
The Chinese water snake, or Chinese smooth water snake, Enhydris chinensis is a species of snake found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It is commonly used in the production of Chinese snake oil.
[edit] References
- Brands, S.J. (comp.) 1989-2006. Systema Naturae 2000. The Taxonomicon. Universal Taxonomic Services, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.