Churah Valley Kukri Snake | |
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Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Colubridae |
Genus | Oligodon |
Species | O. churahensis |
The Churah Valley Kukri Snake (Oligodon churahensis) is a species of snake that is native to India.
Taxonomy[]
The Churah Valley Kukri Snake was first photographed by Virender Bhardwaj, an Indian graduate student. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bhardwaj started to explore his hometown, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, and posting photos of what he found on Instagram.
Description[]
The Churah Valley Kukri Snake can grow up to 275 milometers (10.8 inches) in length.