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Boiga trigonata
Boiga trigonata, commonly known as the Indian gamma snake or common cat snake, is a species of rear-fanged colubrid endemic to South Asia. They strongly resemble venomous saw-scaled viper in coloration and shape. Also, in India, these two species have almost identical geographic ranges.
Seen at Agumbe Rainforest.
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Thank you Sunny!
Congrats Satyen...
Thank you Daniele, triggsturner and armadeus!
Congratulations!!!
Congrats on your SOTD!
Congratulations and nice find Satyen! This beautiful Common Cat Snake is our Spotting of the Day!
"Nicely hidden! This Common Cat Snake (Boiga trigonata) is our Spotting of the Day! This snake with cat-like eyes is a rear-fanged colubrid. It has a mild venom used to paralyze its preys. Nocturnal, shy and usually inoffensive it will coil-up tightly when disturbed. Boiga trigonata resembles a venomous saw-scaled viper species, Echis carinatus, in coloration and shape. Check this link for a complete description: http://buff.ly/2pNQZOQ".
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