After A Century, New Snake Species Discovery in Assam

In a recent report, in over 100 years, a new variety in the family of snake species has been discovered in Assam.

The major discovery that identified the new snake species was identified by a team of scientists from India, the UK, and the USA.

This amazing new species of snake, that has been discovered in Assam is a once-in-a-lifetime feat for not only biologists but also the people of the state.

Reportedly, it has a distinct bindi-like mark on the back of its neck and hence, it has been named – Rhabdophis Bindi.

Abhijit Das of Wildlife Institute of India quoted before the media, "The species is named due to its unique red marking on the back of the neck reminiscent of the red beauty spot adorning foreheads of Indian women called 'bindi'."

"Although the majority of zoological discoveries are from northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram, the discovery of 'Rhabdophis bindi' from Assam shows that more such undiscovered species could exist in the well-explored parts of the region," he added.