Red Sand Boa Snake Rescued From Darjeeling Forest Area, Four Arrested

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The snake is known as the mandool/mandul or du-tondya (the one having two mouths), the scientific name being Eryx Johnii. It is also referred to as Double Engine, as its head and tail give the same appearance.

Red Sand Boa Snake Rescued From Darjeeling Forest Area, Four Arrested | See Pictures

Darjeeling: A Team of Belacoba forest range have seized Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) from Darjeeling forest area and arrested 4 people in connection with illegal trading. According to news agency ANI, the Red Sand Boa was supposed to be delivered to Nepal.

The accused have been identified as Arindam Sarkar, Pasang Lama Sherpa, Abavar Miya & Jagadish Ch Roy.

It has remained a mystery why the red sand boa is so popular in the illegal trade circles. Some believe it possesses supernatural powers. The snake is known as the mandool/mandul or du-tondya (the one having two mouths), the scientific name being Eryx Johnii. It is also referred to as Double Engine, as its head and tail give the same appearance. The snake is found in India, Iran and Pakistan.




Published Date: February 21, 2023 2:47 PM IST



Updated Date: February 21, 2023 2:56 PM IST







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