Telescopus rhinopoma
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Telescopus rhinopoma

Telescopus rhinopoma is a species of rear-fanged mildly venomous snake (not harmful for humans) in the family Colubridae. The species is found in the Middle East (Iran), Afghanistan, Pakistan desert areas like Bahawalpur, and Central Asia (Turkmenistan).

Animal name origin

Common names for T. rhinopoma include Indian Desert Cat snake, Desert cat snake.

Appearance

It's known as Desert Cat Snake because it is found in the desert area and its eyes are like cat's eyes. This snake is found in desert areas of Middle East (Iran), Afghanistan, Pakistan like Bahawalpur Desert areas and Turkmenistan. It is a mild venomous snake which cannot cause death to human beings. It is gray in color with dark brown spots. Its stomach is dark brown. Its diet includes desert lizards and rats. Telescopus rhinopoma may attain a total length (including tail) of about one meter (39 inches).

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Telescopus rhinopoma is found in southern Iran, southern Turkmenistan, southwestern Afghanistan, and western and northwestern Pakistan. Recorded form Bahawalpur desert areas.

Mating Habits

Telescopus rhinopoma is oviparous.

References

1. Telescopus rhinopoma Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescopus_rhinopoma
2. Telescopus rhinopoma on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/164693/49062553

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