An Indian Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) enters a hole beneath the stairs and pokes its head out in search of food in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 15, 2026. Finding no food, it climbs a guava tree in the evening. The Oriental Rat Snake, also known as the Indian Rat Snake or Dhaman, is ecologically significant in India as a natural pest controller, preying on rodents to protect agricultural crop yields, prevent the spread of diseases, and maintain the food web. It holds the highest legal protection in the country.
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