Rare Cat Snake Found in Bihar Valmiki Tiger Reserve

The recent occurrence of the common cat snake in Bihar raised awareness of it. Boiga trigonata, the scientific name for this species, is uncommon and less poisonous than other snakes. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve, a significant location for biodiversity, is where the find was made.

Common Cat Snake Overview

• Worldly species with its eyes, especially catlike, within specific, iconic attributes
• Located in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the only tiger reserve in Bihar, a principal site for wildlife conservation.
• Known for hunting at night, becoming active after sunset.
• Not highly toxic, but lethal to small life forms like lizards, frogs, rats, and birds.
• Being an endangered species, the animal and habitat are critical to protect; the Valmiki Tiger Reserve is helping to protect the animal.
• It may be seen or observed only sporadically, which helps better understand its behavior and ecology and thereby inform conservation of its natural habitats.
• Public education initiatives regarding common cat snakes are warranted in order to promote appreciation of and coexistence with wildlife.