A snake last recorded in Gujarat’s Kutch in 1872 has been spotted again after more than 150 years, drawing attention to the region’s biodiversity and the rare reptile’s remarkable rediscovery

A stunning find occurred in Kutch as forest officers unearthed an Afro-Asian sand snake that had eluded discovery for over 150 years. This rare sighting happened during an evening patrol close to Bhuj, and experts quickly identified the species.