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The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) in Bihar has recorded 43 snake species, including five new species unique to the state. The Wildlife Institute of India, in collaboration with the forest department, identified these species, highlighting VTR's ecological significance.

Recent discoveries include the Long-Snout Vine Snake, and the reserve also supports the Burmese python. The presence of venomous species and the ecological role of snakes in rodent population control underscore the importance of this habitat.