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===== Gender wise classification of snakes =====
===== Gender wise classification of snakes =====


The gender wise classification of snakes is based on several features. The same is explained in Sushruta samhita.(Su.Sam.Ka.4/35). Presently the classification of a snake based on the sex can be made only after proper examination of the sex organs or by popping probing ( methods used to confirm the sex of a snake). Apart from this, the sexual dimorphism is also explained based on body size etc which stimulates the above mentioned description.  
The gender wise classification of snakes is based on several features. The same is explained in Sushruta samhita.(Su.Sam.Ka.4/35). Presently the classification of a snake based on the sex can be made only after proper examination of the sex organs or by popping probing ( methods used to confirm the sex of a snake). Apart from this, the sexual dimorphism is also explained based on body size etc which stimulates the above mentioned description.
 
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File:Visha11.jpg|Fig 11. Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus)
File:Visha12.png|Fig 12. Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus)
File:Visha13.jpg|Fig 13. Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus)
File:Visha14.jpg|Fig 14. Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus)
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===== ''Godha'' (monitor) =====
===== ''Godha'' (monitor) =====