Indian Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa)

Indian Rat Snake, commonly known as "Dhaman". Is a common species of colubrid snake.This are large snakes, grows upto 2m to 3m.Their colour varies from pale brown in dry region to nearly black in moist forest areas.

I have rescued many Snakes, and most commonly rescued snakes are Indian Rat Snake.This is one of the Rat snake i rescued recently.Location "15/10/2014 - Lokhandwala/ Andheri(W)".

This snakes are very clever, they select specific site of hiding and its next to impossible to spot them.Rat snakes are diurnal and semi-arboreal, they prey upon small reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. This Rat snake was hiding in a pipe which had main electricity cable wires going through it. The snake was just popping out continuously. Had to wait for almost 2 hours quietly. Finally the snake was out and could safely rescue it.

The snake was safely released back to wild.



Thank You...!!!