#Dumerilblackheaded #snake lands up at #Mulund resident's doorstep, rescued..
This 1ft 🐍 was rescued from #Walkabai Chawl at #YogiHills in #Mumbai after a resident spotted it right outside his door taking shelter between a pair of shoes.
This 1ft 🐍 was rescued from #Walkabai Chawl at #YogiHills in #Mumbai after a resident spotted it right outside his door taking shelter between a pair of shoes.
The snake was safely rescued and later released back into the wild in coordination with the forest department.
Dumeril black-headed snake is one of the tiniest reptiles around us and is also sometimes called the Jerdon's Many-toothed Snake.
Dumeril black-headed snake is one of the tiniest reptiles around us and is also sometimes called the Jerdon's Many-toothed Snake.
They usually prefer to be around insect holes, leaf litter and loose soil. And hence can be found feeding on skinks, geckos, other 🐍
🐍 are cold-blooded or ectothermic, which means they are dependent on external envt to constantly regulate their body temperature to survive.
🐍 are cold-blooded or ectothermic, which means they are dependent on external envt to constantly regulate their body temperature to survive.
Hence, during summer, to cool themselves down from the scorching heat, they may often end up slithering their way close to areas that can provide them shade.
If you ever face a similar situation please get in touch with nearest wildlife rescue org to seek further assistance.
If you ever face a similar situation please get in touch with nearest wildlife rescue org to seek further assistance.
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