And as Lord Shiva is the supreme ascetic and the destroyer of evil, the snake coiled around his neck also makes people wonder whether this snake is a king cobra or some other serpent. Lord Shiva ...

Ringneck Snake Small, non-venomous, orange ring around neck, nocturnal, shy, mild venom harmless to humans. Hognose Snake Stocky, upturned nose, 25-30 inches, non-aggressive, plays dead when ...