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The indian rat snake It is one of the fastest and nonvenomous snake of india. Geotagged,India,Oriental ratsnake,Ptyas mucosa,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The indian rat snake

It is one of the fastest and nonvenomous snake of india.

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  1. Great shot, Tushar! Posted 5 years ago
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''Ptyas mucosa'', commonly known as the oriental ratsnake, Indian rat snake, 'darash' or ''dhaman'', is a common species of colubrid snake found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. Dhamans are large snakes, growing to 2 m and occasionally even to 3 m . Their colour varies from pale browns in dry regions to nearly black in moist forest areas. Dhamans are diurnal, semi-arboreal, non-venomous, and fast-moving. Dhamans eat a variety of prey and are frequently found in urban areas where rodents thrive.

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By Tushar Bhoir

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2020. Captured Feb 19, 2020 17:51 in Khemraj Rd, Adkhal, Maharashtra 415713, India.
  • COOLPIX B700
  • f/5.6
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO400
  • 161.2mm