Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology: Current Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0983
ISSN: 2161-0983
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Brazil
Short Communication
Indian Rock Python Python molurus (Linnaeus 1758) Incubating in an Abandoned House in Bhadeli, Gujarat, India
Author(s): Aadit Patel, Aurobindo Samal and Shreya Pandey*
The intensification of human activities is responsible for the degradation of habitat which is the major cause of biodiversity regression. Snakes are generally highly secretive animals that spend a lot of time in shelters. Reptiles (lizards and snakes) have limited dispersal abilities and are consequently vulnerable to changes in habitat conditions. Urbanization and developmental activities by humans have led to the alteration of land use patterns and thus there has been degradation in the availability of natural habitats. Cold blooded animals are highly dependent on the presence of warm secretive spots for the purpose of their ecological requirements and regulating their body temperature. Here in we document a female indian rock python Python molurus incubating its eggs inside an abandoned old house. The dependency and resource utilization by animals on human habitations can.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0983.23.12.292