Snakes
11 Results
Observation as an Antidote to Intolerance
When curiosity replaces fear, a whole new world opens up
Wild Vault
Russell’s Viper: Maligned and Misunderstood
The Russell’s viper is maligned for being one of India’s most venomous snakes. However, in reality, it is a shy serpent that is very reluctant to bite.
Video
Spectacled Cobra: The Unwelcome Neighbour
Cobras are more common around villages and farms than in the wild. Frogs, rats and poultry from the farm make for easy meals. But looking for food so close to human settlements is risky business. It puts both, the humans and the cobra, at odds with each other.
Video
The King’s Treasure, its Sinister Protector, and a Bottle of Milk
A fast-paced adventure for young readers that weaves together history, ecology, and a joy in the diversity of India
Book
Shared Spaces: Life Within Blurred Lines
In this collaborative photo essay that emerged from #TheUncontest, we bring together images from across India to tell a compelling tale of the importance of the overlapping spaces that humans and nature share
Photo Story
Reptiles: Facts, Types, Evolution
All you need to know about these cold-blooded animals
Infographic
Friends or Foes: Kraits of India
Kraits remain somewhat of an enigma. Here's a peek into their world.
Multimedia
Studying Snakes through Radio Telemetry
Emerging as an easier and more precise way to track and study snakes than traditional observation methods
Wild Vault
When the King Doesn’t Strike
Capable of immense restraint, the world's longest venomous snake is way more intelligent than we think
Book
When the Monsoon Awakens Agumbe
As the southwest monsoon makes landfall over Karnataka’s Malnad region in the Western Ghats, this rainforest, known for its immense biodiversity, comes alive
Habitat
The Snake and I: Decoding the Work of Gerry Martin
Addressing snake-human conflict is just one aspect of herpetologist Gerry Martin’s goal of making conservation a way of life
Hero