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Snakes

Russell's
Kukri

Least Concern

Unknown

Russell's Kukri

Oligodon taeniolatus

Russell's Kukri is the second most widespread Oligodon (genus of Kukri Snakes) found in whole of peninsular India and north India. Not found in Himalayas and North-east states after West Bengal. With number of patterns it gives great confusion in identification specially the populations of south India where maximum number of peninsular Indian Oligodons found.

Streaked Kukri

Regional Names
  • Marathi:
    रसेल कुकरी
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Taxanomy

SQUAMATA
COLUBRIDAE
Oligodon taeniolatus

Venom Status

Non Venomous

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