The Chinese water snake or Chinese smooth water snake (Enhydris chinensis) is a species of snake found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Two main hypotheses for the origin of the term are as follows: The more common theory is that the name originated in the Western regions of the United States and is derived from a topical preparation made from the Chinese Water Snake (Enhydris chinensis) used by Chinese laborers to treat joint pain.

The Chinese water snake or Chinese smooth water snake (Enhydris chinensis) is a species of snake found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The Chinese water snake or Chinese smooth water snake (Enhydris chinensis) is a species of snake found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

Two main hypotheses for the origin of the term are as follows: The more common theory is that the name originated in the Western regions of the United States and is derived from a topical preparation made from the Chinese Water Snake (Enhydris chinensis) used by Chinese laborers to treat joint pain.