The Times of India

10 Indian states with highest snake population and what every wildlife traveller should know about them

India is among the richest countries when it comes to snake diversity. Global scientists have documented over 300 species across the country, including king cobras and pit vipers. While there is no official government ranking as for which state has the highest number of snakes, biodiversity studies and zoological surveys identify a few Indian states as major snake hotspots because of their ecological diversity.