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Bronzeback snakes with rare traits spark curiosity among wildlife experts
Updated On: 04 July, 2025 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
The authors noted several distinct traits in these two snakes when compared to D. tristis, including a bright red tongue instead of the usual bluish-black, a shiny coppery bronze body, and dark lateral stripes. Sharma added that the scale patterns and tail shapes of these individuals were also different
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The snakes have shown distinct features not scientifically identified yet. Pics/Special Arrangement
A recently published research note in a scientific journal has revealed intriguing findings about the Bronzeback tree snake. Wildlife rescuers from the NGO RAWW observed that two of the many Bronzeback snakes they had rescued displayed unusual physical characteristics.
The research suggests that these two individuals may belong to a species not yet scientifically described.
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