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Variegated or Russell's kukri
Scientific Name: Oligodon taeniolatus
Nick Name: Russell's kukri, Streaked Kukuri Snake
Size: maximum of 50 cms.
Type: Non Venomous Snake
Appearance: The Variegated kukri is a thin slender snake. It shows considerable colour.
Nature:
Distribution: India (Maharashtra ), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, S Turkmenistan (SW Kopet-Dag), E Iran, Afghanistan.
Habitat:
Feeds on:
Side Line: Kukris are named for their large curved and blade-like posterior teeth. In general most snakes species show some amount of variation in colour and markings, however Oligodon taeniolatus seems to be a master of variation. It takes a trained eye to identify and distinguish separate species, using scale morphology and scale counts to confirm the identification.
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