Ophiofauna Diversity of Dhaltangarh Forest of Odisha, India

Sambit Kumar Dwibedy

Abstract: A small study was undertaken in Dhaltangarh forest to explore snake diversity. Studies were conducted by systematic observation, catching by snake-stick & photographic capture. The study yielded 19 snake species including a huge Burmese python species. Out of the total snakes, 5 were found to be venomous, one was mildly venomous and rest 13 were non-venomous. It was concluded that this forest is rich in snakes belonging to Colubrid family. It was also revealed that mimicry is the main cause of the death of some non-venomous snakes in this forest.

Keywords: Dhaltangarh, Odisha, Ophiofauna, Venomous, Mimicry

How to Cite?: Sambit Kumar Dwibedy, "Ophiofauna Diversity of Dhaltangarh Forest of Odisha, India", Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1030-1035, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20176831, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20176831