8 Endangered Snakes Around the World

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 29, 2024

Shevaroy Hills Earth Snake

Found in the Shevaroy Hills of the Eastern Ghats in India, burrowing in the ground and eating worms​​.

Seychelles Wolf Snake

Exists only in the Seychelles, with olive-brown coloring, threatened by habitat loss​​.

Ashe’s Bush Viper

A spiny viper living in Kenya, threatened by limited habitat​​.

Mangshan Pit Viper

Known for its striking lime-green color, found in China’s Hunan and Guangdong provinces​​.

Antiguan Racer

Once one of the world's rarest snakes, found on the islands of Antigua and threatened by habitat loss​​.

March’s Palm Pit Viper

Resides in the forests of Central America, with populations in decline due to habitat fragmentation​​.

Pfeffer’s Reed Snake

Inhabits the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, known for its dark brown to black color and slender body

Ornate Ground Snake

Found only on the island of Maria Major in Saint Lucia, with fewer than 20 individuals estimated to be alive​

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