[2] As the common name suggests, the Chinese water snake is a highly aquatic species, adapting well to human-altered environments such as fish pools and rice paddies.

[1] Enhydris chinensis is considered common,[1] although it has declined in Taiwan and is protected there.

[3] Enhydris chinensis is a relatively small snake reaching total length (including tail) of up to 80 cm (31 in).

[3] The Chinese water snake typically feeds on fish and amphibians.

[3] Enhydris chinensis are harvested for food and skins, but this is not considered to be threatening its populations.