Oligodon russelius, commonly known as Russell's kukri snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species, which is native to South Asia, is very closely related to Oligodon arnensis, from which it has been recently separated. The specific epithet, russelius, honours British herpetologist Patrick Russell, one of whose illustrations possibly depicts this species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Russell's Kukri Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Oligodon
- Species
- Oligodon russelius
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