Ashy kukri snake facts for kids
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Oligodon
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cinereus
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The ashy kukri snake (scientific name: Oligodon cinereus) is a type of snake that belongs to the Colubridae family. These snakes are also sometimes called Günther's kukri snake. They are known for their interesting patterns and can be found in many parts of Asia.
What Does It Look Like?
The ashy kukri snake is usually pale brown, purplish, or reddish on its back. It often has very faint markings on its head. The snake's body is the same color all over, both on its top and bottom.
These snakes can grow to be about 30 inches long, which is about 76 centimeters. Their tail is usually around 3 inches long. They have smooth scales arranged in 17 rows along their body.
Where Does It Live?
You can find the ashy kukri snake in many countries across Asia. These include northeast India (in places like Assam and Arunachal Pradesh), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, and southern China (including Hong Kong and Hainan).
Different Colors
This snake species can have many different colors and patterns. For a while, a snake called the "Cat Tien kukri snake" (O. cattienensis) was thought to be a separate species. However, scientists now believe it's just a different color variation, or colour morph, of the ashy kukri snake. This means they are the same type of snake, just with different looks!
