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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Red Coral Kukri , sometimes seen in news, is related to which class of reptiles? Notes: A rare Indian snake species - Red Coral Kukri- has recently sighted in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) after a gap of 82 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oligodon kheriensis, also known as the coral kukri snake or red coral kukri snake, is a Kukri snake that was first described in 1936 from the North Kheri Division in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Red Coral Kukri snake is listed in schedule 4 of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. It is found in red and bright orange colours. This non-venomous snake is nocturnal and feeds on earthworms, insects and larvae.

Detailed explanation-4: -They occur in East and South Asia. All kukri snakes are egg layers, and most are less than 90 cm (35 inches) long.

Detailed explanation-5: -Red Sand Boa Eryx johnii, commonly called the Indian Sand Boa, is a non-venomous species found throughout the dry parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is a primarily reddish-brown and thick-set snake that grows to an average length of 75 cm.