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Xenochrophis piscator
Common snake in Kerala, mainly found near water. Eats fish. Non venomous. But very aggressive and readily bites any handler. This snake is a large specimen about 80cm long. Mimics a cobra by flattening the neck portion and rearing up.
Spotted it when it came to my fish pond.
Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 17, 2016
10 Comments
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Please add every great spotting made in INDIA in this mission. Thank you
Terrific shot !
Thank you Dr. Sherpa for your comment.. This snake is actually quite harmless but once a Sawscale viper came visiting my home... That was very scary indeed!!!
I actually hate snakes. May be as a doctor I've seen so many people die or maimed due to their bite! But your photo I couldn't help but 'like'! Karela's famous for King Cobras! Better watch out when you tread into the beautiful Nilgiris!
Nick, Desmond, trigsturner, InesVeloso and Neil...Thank you so much dear friends..
Awesome :)
stunning pictures!!
Wonderful series Sunny. Thank you so much for sharing these.
Probably some of my favorite snake photos ever!!!
very nice