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Takshak Nag: Unveiling the Truth Behind the 'Flying Snake' of Valmiki Tiger Reserve

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News18•02-03-2026, 16:06

Takshak Nag: Unveiling the Truth Behind the 'Flying Snake' of Valmiki Tiger Reserve

•Valmiki Tiger Reserve hosts 45 snake species, including the rare Takshak Nag.
•Often depicted as highly venomous and flying, the Takshak Nag is actually mildly venomous; its bite is not fatal.
•Known in English as the Ornate Flying Snake, it prefers living in trees and can glide between them, appearing to fly.
•Expert Swapnil Khatal clarifies that no snake can truly fly; the Takshak Nag flattens its body to glide.
•Despite its name, the Takshak Nag is not a member of the highly venomous cobra family, which spreads a hood.

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