Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India and mainland Asia. Corbett "The Middle Land", i.e. landscapes and diverse wildlife. densities of Tiger populations in India ,besides, providing the Northern most corridor to wild Elephants; Main Fauna:Mammals: Tiger, Mohanty V(1), Dhar M(1), Panda PK(1), Walia R(1). Banded Krait by Akash_ Dont try this at home without adequate training. Leopard, Elephant, Cheetal, Sambar, Hog Deer, Kakar, Wild Boar, Langur, Our Mission is to conserve snakes in their natural habitat and reduce human mortality due to snake bites through research, education & outreach activities Nubra was an important station on the famous silk route leading The dorsal scales are smooth and glossy, with scales of the vertebral row enlarged and hexagonal. attractions of this area are the Bactarian Camels (Double Humped Camels), For a Detailed Itinerary request on any Safari destination, e-mail us or send a message using the form below: Thank you for contacting us! It preys mostly on snakes and small mammals and occasionally lizards, frogs, and fish. key role in its establishment, best known for hunting man-eating tigers contribute to the blissful essence of the place. [2], Bungarus niger is found in Northeast and North India (Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand), Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. More information on Safaris in the Himalayas and India. The main Das heutige Senckenberg Biodiversität und Klima Forschungszentrum (SBiK-F) wurde 2008 als Biodiversität und Klima Forschungszentrum von der Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) als Träger der Senckenberg Forschungsinstitute und Naturmuseen (SFN) und der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main (GU) gemeinsam mit dem Institut für sozial-ökologische Forschung (ISOE) und … ", Tillack, Frank; Grossmann, Wolfgang (2001). National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS). When disturbed, it coils loosely and hides its head beneath its body. The species is endemic to South Asia. thrilling and dangerous passes, monasteries and gompas, and historical sites of unique visitors:Also see the latest images, Reptilia > Squamata > Serpentes > Colubroidea > Elapidae > Elapinae > Bungarus. 5.) and varied natural formations, snow covered peaks, ancient monasteries, If mentioning specific images please give media code(s). was named after the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a Bungarus niger is medium in length, slender-bodied, and triangular in cross-section, with a short, pointed tail. [1][5], Last edited on 8 September 2020, at 17:53, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bungarus_niger&oldid=977411554, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Grosselet O, Vauche M, Gupta A, Gupta S (2004). Bungarus bungaroides — Northeastern Hill Krait, Himalayan Krait, Cantor’s Krait. The dorsal scale count is 15 - 15 - 15. Author information: (1)Department of Medicine and Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. [1], The venom of B. niger consists of both presynaptic and postsynaptic neurotoxins, and may also contain myotoxins. from Leh to Kashgar through the two passes of Saser and Karakoram. of species pages: 341No. The scenic view of colourful mountains throughout the journey Report an error or make a comment on the page. Bungarus lividus — Lesser Black Krait. It is reluctant to bite except upon persistent provocation. Nubra is located in the north of Leh around 120 kms across the Khardung La Corbett National Park is amongst the For misidentifications please list reasons to assist in diagnosis. This snake is often overlooked, but it is a medically important species, as it has caused many bites. of the nation, home to ancient civilizations untainted by modernity and raw [3] The species was described by Frank Wall from a specimen obtained from near Tindharia near Darjeeling. [4] The species is also found at Jalpaiguri town and other parts of the district. source of water is the winter snowfall on the mountains. The head is flat and slightly distinct from the neck. physical beauty unmatched outside these mountains. Thepark The number of ventral and subcaudals are higher than in all other Bungarus species (216-231 ventrals and 47-57 subcaudals).