Occurrence of Dinodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) in Sikkim, Eastern Himalaya, India

Chettri, Basundhara; Bhupathy, S.

doi:10.11609/jott.o1960.60-1

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“…Morphologically, the newly collected specimen shares most characters with the other conspecific specimens ( Blanford 1878 ; Mistry et al 2007 ; Chettri and Bhupathy 2009 ), including eight supralabials (3 rd to 5 th touching eye, 6 th largest), single loreal, 2+3 temporals, one preocular, two postoculars, two genial pairs, cloacal plate entire, and dorsal scales in 17-17-15 rows. However, the new specimen has a greater number of ventral scales (228+1) than all previously reported specimens (205–220) ( Mistry et al 2007 ; Chettri and Bhupathy 2009 ).…”

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“… Lycodon gammiei is an exceedingly rare species, with a global record of only approximately 10 specimens. The majority of these are from Sikkim and West Bengal, India ( Mistry et al 2007 ; Chettri and Bhupathy 2009 ), with only two specimens reported in Cona County, Xizang, China (originally recorded in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, India) ( Mistry et al 2007 ) and Bhutan ( Wangyal 2013 ), respectively. Based on the record by Mistry et al (2007) , Luo et al (2010) recognized the existence of this species in China, although this recognition has been overlooked in subsequent publications ( Wallach et al 2014 ; Wang et al 2020 ; Uetz et al 2024 ).…”

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“…Comparative data of other specimens of this species were taken from the literature ( Blanford 1878 ; Mistry et al 2007 ; Chettri and Bhupathy 2009 ; Wangyal 2013 ).…”

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Rediscovery of Lycodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Xizang, China, with comments on its systematic position

Shu,

Lyu,

Guo

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Lycodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878), a rarely encountered species of Asian snake, is characterized by ambiguous systematics and biology. Based on a sole specimen of L. gammiei rediscovered in southeastern Xizang, China, we conduct a detailed morphological examination and description, and investigate the systematic position of this species. Morphologically, the newly collected specimen is closely aligned with specimens previously described. Mitochondrial DNA-based phylogenetic analyses reveal that L. gammiei constitutes an independent evolutionary lineage, forming a clade with L. fasciatus (Anderson, 1879), L. gongshan Vogel & Luo, 2011, L. butleri Boulenger, 1900, and L. cavernicolus Grismer, Quah, Anuar, Muin, Wood & Nor, 2014. The closest genetic distance between L. gammiei and its congeners was 10.2%. The discovery of L. gammiei in Medog County, China, signifies an eastward expansion of its known geographical distribution.

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Rediscovery of Lycodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Xizang, China, with comments on its systematic position

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Guo

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“…Himalayan Mountain Keelback Amphiesma platyceps (Blyth, The latest reports of the presence of the species in northeastern India include that of Mistry et al (2007) and Chettri & Bhupathy (2009). The supposed to be rare species may be present in good numbers in Bhutan.…”

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New records of reptiles and amphibians from Bhutan

Wangyal¹

2013

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and the former Lobesans (students of CNR, Lobesa), Yee J, Baep Tshering and Sherub Jamtsho (all Forest Rangers) who work in different Districts of the Kingdom are also included in this paper. Without their support, this paper could never have been written. In my office in Trashigang, Phuntsho Wangdi, Forest Ranger deserves a mention for helping me make maps and confirming if GPS readings collected by various individuals corresponded to the species. Thanks are also due to my field colleagues in Trashigang office who always give me preferences to complete any task I plan by taking my share of official work on their shoulders.

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“…Sikkim is home to about 71 species of snakes [ 12 ] among which only 19 species are venomous. Species such as Naja kaouthia , Ophiophagus hannah , Bungarus niger , Ovophis monticola and Protobothrops himalayanus are commonly encountered venomous snakes of Sikkim.…”

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Epidemiological study of snakebite cases in Sikkim: Risk modeling with regard to the habitat suitability of common venomous snakes

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Background Snakebite envenoming is listed as category ‘A’ Neglected Tropical Disease. To achieve the target of WHO (World Health Organization) 2019, it becomes necessary to understand various attributes associated with snakebite including community awareness, improvisation of medical facilities and to map the potential distribution of venomous snakes responsible for the bite. Hence this study is conducted in Sikkim, India to understand the epidemiology of snakebite in Sikkim. The potential distribution and risk mapping of five common venomous snakes are done for effective management of snakebite cases. Methods and findings The snakebite cases registered in six district hospitals and four PHCs (Primary Health Centers) of Sikkim were collected from the year 2011 to 2018. Community survey was also conducted to supplement the data. Ecological Niche Modeling (ENM) was performed to predict the potential habitat of five common venomous snakes of Sikkim. The risk modeling of snakebite cases was done at the level of Gram Panchayat Unit (GPU) using Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) and Ordinary Linear Square (OLS) model. We found higher number of male victims inflicted with snakebite envenomation. The potential distribution of the five venomous snakes showed satisfactory mean AUC (Area under Curve) value. Both the models showed significant positive association of snakebite cases with habitat suitability of the venomous snakes. Hospital data revealed no death cases whereas community data reported 24 deaths. Conclusions Death from snakebite reflected in community data but not in hospital data strongly indicates the people’s belief in traditional medicine. Though people of Sikkim have rich traditional knowledge, in case of snakebite traditional practices may be ineffective leading to loss of life. Sensitizing people and improving medical facilities along with proper transport facilities in rural areas might significantly reduce the snakebite casualties in the state.

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Occurrence of Dinodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) in Sikkim, Eastern Himalaya, India

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Rediscovery of Lycodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Xizang, China, with comments on its systematic position

Rediscovery of Lycodon gammiei (Blanford, 1878) (Serpentes, Colubridae) in Xizang, China, with comments on its systematic position

New records of reptiles and amphibians from Bhutan

Epidemiological study of snakebite cases in Sikkim: Risk modeling with regard to the habitat suitability of common venomous snakes

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