Oriental Ratsnake Stock Photography

Ptyas mucosa, commonly known as the oriental ratsnake, Indian rat snake, or dhaman, is a common species of colubrid snake found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. Dhamans are large snakes, growing to 2 m (6.6 ft) and occasionally even to 3 m (9.8 ft). Their colour varies from pale browns in dry regions to nearly black in moist forest areas. Dhamans are diurnal, semi-arboreal, non-venomous, and fast-moving. Dhamans eat a variety of prey and are frequently found in urban areas where rodents thrive. The species is also known as geradiya in Sinhala (Sri Lanka) and ngu sing hang lai in Thai (Thailand), Jerri pothu or Joru pothu( in Telugu language), Sara paambu( in Tamil language).