Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Young Rat Snake spotted at MM Hills | Facts about Rat snake | #Snakes | #Ratsnakes | #Indiansnakes

 

 Rat snake in kannada: ಕೇರೆ ಹಾವು 

(Photo captured on the way to MaleMaheshwara Hills, Kollegal, Karnataka)


Scientific name:  Ptyas mucosa

Common names: commonly known as oriental rat snake, Indian rat snake


Facts about Rat snakes: 

=>Rat snakes are usually non-venomous snakes which makes them pets for humans. However recent study shows that a small amount of venom is still found in them
=> Commonly found in parts of South and Southeast Asia
=>They eat a variety of food and are usually found in urban areas where rodents live.

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