Common Name: Tawny Cat Snake
Scientific Name: Boiga ochracea
Family: Colubridae
Size: 105 cm
Location: Godawari, Lalitpur

The Tawny Cat Snake is a slender, mildly venomous species inhabiting Nepal’s forests at elevations between 200 and 1,400 meters.

This nocturnal serpent is characterized by its tawny-brown coloration, elongated body, and large eyes with vertical pupils, adaptations that enhance its night vision. While it possesses rear fangs, its venom is not considered dangerous to humans.

Primarily arboreal, it preys on lizards, small birds, and rodents, often hunting among trees and shrubs.

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