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Churah Valley Kukri Snake
Churah Valley Kukri Snake (Oligodon churahensis)
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.

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