Collared Cat Snake

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Boiga nuchalis

Collared Cat Snake, a reference photo
Photo: Davidvraju · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The collared cat snake (Boiga nuchalis) is a species of nocturnal, tree-dwelling, rear-fanged colubrid snake endemic to southwestern India.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Collared Cat 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
Boiga
Species
Boiga nuchalis

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