Banded kukri snake

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Oligodon arnensis

Banded kukri snake, a reference photo
Photo: Saleem Hameed <saleemham at rediffmail.com> · CC BY 2.5 (licence)

The banded kukri snake, russet kukri snake, or common kukri snake, (Oligodon arnensis), is a species of nonvenomous colubrid found mainly in South Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Banded 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
Species
Oligodon arnensis

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