RUSSEL'S KUKRI SNAKE. Oligodon taeniolatus . Streaked Kukri Snake, Non Venomous


Streaked Kukri Snake (Oligodon taeniolatus) is a species of nonvenomous snake found in Asia. Also known as the Variegated Kukri or the Russell's Kukri. A slender snake with the stereotype build of the genus Oligodon. Its colour may vary considerably which has led to the naming and often subsequent revision of many subspecies. Sri Lankan specimens are often light brown with darker or buff coloured stripes and a pearly brown underbelly. Indian specimens could either have a darker or buff base colouring with black or yellowish markings.


Size: 5080px × 3386px
Location: Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai, India
Photo credit: © Zeeshan Mirza / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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