Cambodian Kukri

Cambodian Kukri is the name of a new species of snake which is scarlet with black and white rings; discovered in Cambodia’s rainforest in July 2012. This reptile was found in the south-west Cardamom Mountains, an area under threat from habitat loss. It is named Kukri because of its curved rear fangs – designed to puncture eggs – are similar in shape to the Nepalese kukri knife.