Snake varieties and status in different localities of Karnataka, India: An Overview
1S. Thirumala and 2B.R. Kiran
1Department of Environmental Science, Government First Grade College & P.G. Center, Near Anubav Mantapa Davanagere-577004 (India) 2Research & Teaching Assistant in Environmental Science, DDE, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta-577451 (India) Corresponding author email id: drst2008@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
In this review study, various researchers have studied the diversity and distribution of snakes in various areas of Karnataka. The auxiliary information on snake assortment was gathered by referring monographs and journals. Additionally, a lack of awareness of the ecological role that snakes play and a fear of snake bites contributed to the mortality of snakes in residential areas. It is recommended to raise public awareness about the role that snakes play in the ecological food chain and the sustainable use of natural resources. The data presented here can be used as a baseline for determining the status of snakes in the adjacent Karnataka region because there are no previous reports available and only few data is available on snakes. Environmental change and quick natural surroundings corruption have prompted a fast decrease in the number of population in snakes. Subsequently, constant observing of their variety and prosperity is fundamental.