Ahaetulla oxyrhyncha, Ezhimala, Kerala, India. Note the distinct black and white interstices.
The Indian vine snake or long-nosed vine snake (Ahaetulla oxyrhyncha) is a species of diurnal, mildly venomous, arboreal snake distributed in the lowlands of peninsular India.Often mistakenly believed to peck out peoples' eyes, this misconception has led to widespread wanton killing of this species.[1][2][3]
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