How Is The Indian Wolf Snake Different From Other Wolf Snakes?

Lycodon Aulicus, commonly known as the Indian wolf snake or the ordinary wolf snake. The Indian wolf snake is a non-venomous snake family and is usually found in India and is the most widely found snake in India. In addition to India, this snake is also common in South and Southeast Asia. In this article, we will explore the Indian wolf snake, its identification, habitat, and why it is different from other wolf snakes.

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Taxonomy of Indian Wolf Snake and its description

Indian wolf snake is scientifically named Lycodon Aulicus. Here is the complete classification table:

Classification Level	Name	describe
kingdom	Animalia	Multicellular, heterotrophic organisms
Door	Chordata	Animals with notochords, dorsal nerve ropes and pharyngeal stitches
class	Reptiles	Cold-blooded, scaly vertebrate spawning vertebrates
Order	Squamata	Includes lizards and snakes; characterized by movable quadrilateral bones
family	Crubideko	The largest snake family; mainly non-magic and diverse
Generic	Lycodon	Commonly known as a wolf snake, it mimics poisonous snakes such as cowhide
Species	Lycodon Aulicus	Indian Wolf Snake – Slim, non-magic, nighttime and often mistaken for

According to IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature 2020), Lycodon Aulicus, commonly known as the Indian wolf snake, appears in the IUCN red list of threatened species.

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What are the characteristics of Indian wolf snakes?

Indian wolf snake (Lycodon) aulicus) comes from a non-vulnerable family and is well known for its cowhide appearance. All its characteristics are given below:

feature	detail
Common Name	Indian wolf snake
appearance	Shiny, dark brown or black body, white or light yellow crossbar
Behavior	Evening at night, somewhat aggressive when disturbed
venom	Non-structured
diet	Feeding on small lizards and frogs
Habitat	Found in forests, agricultural lands, sometimes human settlements
distribute	Widely distributed in parts of India and Southeast Asia
imitate	Imitate highly toxic Bungarus (Kraits) Stop predators

Where did India find Indian wolf snakes in India?

Indian wolf snakes are in various states of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Haryana, Himaal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Karanataka, Kerala, Central Province, Central Province, Maharashtra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Jammu and Kashmir, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Delhi, Puducherry and Mizoram.

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How is Indian wolf snake different from other wolf snakes?

Common Name	scientific name	distribute	Color patterns and markers	Notable features
Forbidden wolf and snake	Lycodon striatum	The whole of India	Jet black back, white or light yellow band	Often mistakenly considered Krat. Very similar to the dark form L. aulicus
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Travancore Wolf Snake	Lycodon Travancoricus	Western Ghats	Bright yellow band; collar faint or non-existent	Special to the Western Ghats
Vellore Bride Snake	Lycodon nymph	Kerala to Eastern Ghats (TN, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha)	Taupe body with thick yellow band	The band is thicker than other wolf snakes
Scarce Bride Snake	lycodon gracilis	Rare; Kerala to Eastern Ghats	Light yellow, thick strips similar L. nympha	Rare species; very similar to Vellore bride snake
Yellow-spotted wolf snake	Lycodon Flavomaculatus	Western Ghats	Black back side with bright yellow spots	Unique spot pattern
Yellow wolf snake	Lycodon flavicollis	Western Ghats	The specimen exhibits a taupe body, a famously thick yellow collar at the back of the neck, and a body band that is not obvious or non-existent.	Collars are the most prominent feature.

in conclusion

Indian wolf snake (Lycodon Aulicus) stands out due to its wider distribution, unique imitation behavior and variable colors. While many other wolf snakes (such as the forbidden wolf snake or the yellow wolf snake) look like appearance, Indian wolf snakes are more extensive, even common in urban settlements, and are more frequently confused with Kraits due to their color and defensive posture. In contrast, other species usually have limited ranges, such as those limited to the Western Ghats or Eastern Ghats, and have a more consistent band pattern or unique collar. Ultimately, the adaptability, imitation and sighting frequency of Indian wolf snakes makes it the most familiar and recognizable wolf snake species on the Indian subcontinent.

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