Brown Kukri Snake
Oligodon purpurascens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusOligodon (Kukri Snakes)
- SpeciesOligodon purpurascens (Brown Kukri Snake)
About the Brown Kukri Snake
The brown kukri snake (Oligodon purpurascens) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and Thailand. Species Oligodon purpurascens at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brown Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brown Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Brown Kukri Snake sighting in Kaeng Krachan National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brown Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Brown Kukri Snake in Kaeng Krachan National Park in our monthly data.