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Not a Cobra, but a Cobra Family Member! Uncover the True Identity of the Takshak Snake
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Takshak Nag: Unveiling the Truth Behind the 'Flying Snake' of Valmiki Tiger Reserve
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02-03-2026, 16:06
Takshak Nag: Unveiling the Truth Behind the 'Flying Snake' of Valmiki Tiger Reserve
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Valmiki Tiger Reserve hosts 45 snake species, including the rare Takshak Nag.
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Often depicted as highly venomous and flying, the Takshak Nag is actually mildly venomous; its bite is not fatal.
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Known in English as the Ornate Flying Snake, it prefers living in trees and can glide between them, appearing to fly.
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Expert Swapnil Khatal clarifies that no snake can truly fly; the Takshak Nag flattens its body to glide.
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Despite its name, the Takshak Nag is not a member of the highly venomous cobra family, which spreads a hood.
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