Oriental Rat Snake Hunted A Toad - Ptyas Mucosa

An Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) swallows a large Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 12, 2026. The snake's belly is visibly distended after consuming the toad. Oriental Rat Snakes are known for their ability to control rodent populations and are sometimes referred to as ''farmer's friends.'' They are agile climbers and use constriction to capture prey. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
An Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa) swallows a large Asian common toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 12, 2026. The snake's belly is visibly distended after consuming the toad. Oriental Rat Snakes are known for their ability to control rodent populations and are sometimes referred to as ''farmer's friends.'' They are agile climbers and use constriction to capture prey. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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