Rare Common Cat Snake Spotted in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Common Cat Snake Spotted in Valmiki Tiger Reserve |
| Species | Common Cat Snake (Boiga trigonata) |
| Features | - Thin, long body with smooth, non-glossy scales. - Greyish-brown dorsal with light zig-zag patterns; whitish belly with tiny spots. - Triangular head with a distinct Y-pattern on top. - Large golden eyes with vertical pupils. |
| Habitat | - Found widely across the Indian Subcontinent. - Inhabits dense and open forests, rocky hills, and scrub jungles. - Hides in tree holes, crevices, and dense vegetation at low to moderate heights. |
| Venom | Mildly venomous; poses no significant threat to humans but impacts small animals. |
| Lifespan | 12-20 years |
| Diet | Primarily small vertebrates. |
| IUCN Status | Least Concern |
| Location of Discovery | Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), Bihar |
| About VTR | - Located in Bihar's West Champaran district, bordering Nepal and Uttar Pradesh. - Only tiger reserve in Bihar. - Situated in the Gangetic plains bio-geographic region. - Vegetation: Combination of Bhabar and Terai regions. - Wildlife: Tiger, sloth bear, leopard, wild dog, bison, wild boar. - Rivers: Gandak, Pandai, Manor, Harha, Masan, and Bhapsa. |