September 28, 2025Journal of Threatened TaxaOpen Access

Diversity of snakes (Reptilia: Serpentes) in the Tezpur University Campus, Assam, India

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Fifteen species of snakes were documented in the Tezpur University campus, contributing to the understanding of local biodiversity.
A total of 64 snake sightings were observed during the survey period, including venomous species such as Naja kaouthia and Bungarus fasciatus.
Visual encounter surveys were used to assess snake diversity in a habitat covering 1.6 km², showcasing various environmental features.
These findings emphasize the importance of managing snake-human interactions in increasingly urbanized areas like Tezpur.

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Research identifies 15 snake species in Tezpur University, indicating potential for better snake-human interactions.

Basumatary et al. (2025) studied this question.

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