Long nosed whip snakes are easily identified by their long,
pointed nose and long tail. They are also known as green vine
snakes or green whip snakes. They are mildly venomous and are
commonly termed as ‘rear-fanged’. They have enlarged teeth or
fangs intended to aid in venom delivery and are located in the
back of the upper jaw, instead of in the front as they are in
vipers or These snakes are considered to be semi-venomous and
there is little risk to most humans from their bite. The amount
of poison injected by a single bite may be enough to kill their
prey. There is a widespread myth in parts of southern India that
the species uses its pointed head to blind its human Long nosed
whip snakes are bright green to rusty brown in colour. They have
long, extremely slender body and long tail. Their head is longer
than that of most snakes, coming to a sharp point at the nose
and mouth. The elongated head is shaped like an arrowhead. The
eyes are large and unique in the reptile world, having keen
binocular vision an