Loos snake
A species of Kukri snakes, Also known as Streaked Kukri Snake Scientific name : Oligodon taeniolatus Genus : Kukri snakes
Loos snake, A species of Kukri snakes
Also known as:
Streaked Kukri Snake
Scientific name: Oligodon taeniolatus
Genus: Kukri snakes
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Description
Streaked Kukri Snake (Oligodon taeniolatus) is a species of nonvenomous snake found in Asia. Also known as the Variegated Kukri or the Russell's Kukri.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Loos snake largely adheres to a carnivorous diet, preferring small vertebrates like rodents. Specifically, it reveals a propensity for consuming nestling birds and eggs, leading to unique foraging behaviors often witnessed at night.
Appearance
Loos snake is a moderately sized reptile with an elongated, slender body and smooth, glossy skin. Its coloration is typically dark brown, often mottled or striped with lighter shades. This serpent possesses no remarkable appendages, but it is noted for its uniquely shaped and pointed head. There are no notable differences in appearance between age groups, genders or subspecies.
Behavior
Loos snake displays nocturnal and secretive tendencies, often burrowing in loose soil or hiding under leaf litter. This solitary species is known for its distinctive defensive behavior, which includes pointing its head downwards, lifting its tail, and flattening its body. Despite a mild venom, its primary defense involves escaping threats in its forest environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Kukri snakes Species
Loos snake 
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