Reptiles

There are varieties of reptiles including snakes like Indian Cobra, Rat Snake, Common Krait, Russell‟s viper, Indian Python etc. Two types of tortoises, Common Monitor Lizard (Gho), are also found and 3-4 types of lizards have been observed. One of these has brilliant vermilion colour during mating season.

Indian Cobra

indian Common Krait

Indian Rat Snake

Indian Russell's viper

Indian Python

indian Monitor Lizard

Indian Tortoises

indian turtle

Sukhna wildlife sanctuary is located in the Shivalik foothills of Chandigarh city near Sukhna lake and is spread over an area of 2600 hectares. The Shivalik region along with the adjoining plains have come under heavy thrust of human pressure due to commercial, industrial and economic activities.