Elephant snake (snake) has the scientific name is Enhydris Bocourti, belongs to the species of water snake, but they are bigger than other water snakes, some weighing up to 7-8kg. In particular, the snake's meat is fragrant and the ratio of meat per unit body weight is much higher than that of other water snakes. Therefore, they are always a favorite object for diners, especially drinkers.

Elephant snakes do not have venom, but are very dangerous because of their aggressive nature and ability to react very quickly when meeting prey or enemies. Therefore, we must pay close attention to this trait when raising snakes to prevent them from attacking, because when they attack, it is very difficult to avoid being bitten.

Elephant snakes are relatively easy to raise, can be raised in ponds, garden ditches, tanks, jars can still be raised. Depending on the available conditions to choose the method of raising and care and nurturing measures to choose the most appropriate way of raising. The way that our company applies is farming with cement tanks.

Cement tanks for raising snakes can be built on the ground or buried in the ground for a hand or two. The walls around the lake are built vertically, so the height is from 1.2m to 1.5m.

The snake breeding tank should be built with solid bricks (card bricks) and should be smoothed on both sides of the inner and outer walls. Thanks to that, the wall is not waterproof, and the snakes raised inside cannot cling to the wall to escape. The bottom of the tank needs to be pounded carefully and then poured a layer of concrete about 5cm thick, so it will not be waterproof and will not sink…

Although the area of ​​​​the tank is only a few dozen square meters, it should also have a sufficient system of overflow and empty drains, like the technique of digging earthen ponds to raise snakes.

The water level in the cement tank needs to reach 50cm. On 2/3 of the water surface of the tank, we also drop aquatic plants such as water spinach, water hyacinth, water grass.. so that the snakes have a place to hide and avoid the sun. The remaining 1/3 of the water surface area of ​​the tank should be left empty or floating rafts for snakes to crawl on to warm up in the sun.

The water used for raising snakes in the tank is also tap water, well water or water from lakes, rivers and streams, as long as we know for sure that the water source is fresh, clean, not contaminated with alum, saline, or contaminated with harmful chemicals.

It is necessary to change the water in the cement tank for snakes several times a week. Each change should leave 1/3 of the old water. The water change should also be done gently, to avoid causing panic for snakes.

Source: Techniques for raising snakes