Photo Feature
Orange... Not Striped
<p><strong>Orange... Not Striped</strong></p>
<p>What could be more impressive than this cold glare, sinuous body and vivid orange hue? This is just one of the many colour morphs of the Malabar pit viper <em>Craspedocephalus malabaricus</em>. With over 600 reptile species, half of which are endemic to India, reptile and amphibian tourism awaits naturalists from across the world. A little common sense goes a long way while searching for reptiles. Not every species is venomous and most snakes are usually defensive, not offensive. Venom is their last resort against larger animals. Learn their clear warning signals and keep a safe distance to enjoy their silent world.</p>
<p><strong>Photo: Mayank Jaiswal/Sanctuary Photolibrary</strong></p>