Cantor's Kukri Snake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cantor's Kukri Snake |
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Oligodon
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cyclurus
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The Cantor's kukri snake (Oligodon cyclurus) is a type of snake found in Asia. It was first officially described by a scientist named Theodore Cantor in 1839.
Where Does This Snake Live?
This snake lives in several countries across Asia. You can find it in:
- India (specifically in a region called Assam)
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Myanmar (also known as Burma)
- Thailand
- Laos
- Cambodia
- Vietnam
- China (in the Yunnan area)
Subspecies Distribution
There's a specific type of Cantor's kukri snake called Oligodon cyclurus dorsolateralis. This subspecies is found in:
- Thailand
- Myanmar (Burma)
- India (Assam)
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