(eight-) striped kukri snake
A species of Kukri snakes, Also known as Eight-striped kukri snake Scientific name : Oligodon octolineatus Genus : Kukri snakes
(eight-) striped kukri snake, A species of Kukri snakes
Also known as:
Eight-striped kukri snake
Scientific name: Oligodon octolineatus
Genus: Kukri snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
The Striped kukri snake (Oligodon octolineatus) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
(eight-) striped kukri snake is a carnivorous snake species, with a highly specialized diet predominantly consisting of large, soft-bodied terrestrial invertebrates, particularly annelids and insect larvae.
Appearance
(eight-) striped kukri snake is a medium-sized snake with a slender body covered in shiny, smooth scales. Its primary coloration is brown, but it is distinctively marked by alternating dark and light bands across its body and tail. The head is slightly pointed with small eyes. No significant differences in appearance exist due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
(eight-) striped kukri snake displays primarily nocturnal habits, actively hunting its prey such as frogs and small rodents at night. Interestingly, it is also skilled at mimicking dead to deter predators, a unique survival behavior. Socially, (eight-) striped kukri snake is solitary, known for its aggressive territorial defense usually marked with scent trails.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Kukri snakes Species
(eight-) striped kukri snake 
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