Which Areas in Bangalore do you see the Most Snakes? 

Bangalore is popularly known as the city of lakes surrounded by lush greenery. It attracts animals and has become home to many creatures over the years. Besides the lakes, there are many other parts of the city where you may come across snakes. This includes homes, backyards, gardens and even inside the vehicles. Because of the frequent encounter of snakes, the city has been given the name of "snake city". 

Which Areas You May Find Snakes in Bangalore?

As snakes used to move from burrow to burrow have now made apartment buildings, tech parks and farmlands their home. 

Simply put, there has been extraordinary growth of snakes seen in areas like

• Yelahanka 

• Vidyaranyapura

• JP Nagar 

• Jakkur 

• Mathikere 

• Banaswadi

• RR Puram 

• Sahakar Nagar 

• Bannerghatta 

• Turahalli 

• Kamanahalli

• Bashweshwar Nagar 

• Whitefield 

• Tavarekere

• Kanakapura

• Nelagadaranahalli 

Besides being a part of the food chain and healthy ecology, these creatures have also been deadly towards humans in multiple ways. 

What Types of Snakes Are Found in Bangalore?

In Bangalore, you may come across areas infested with many species of lakes. Some of these snake species include 

• Russell's Viper 

• Saw Scaled Viper 

• Spectacled Cobra

• Indian Cobra

• Checkered keelback

• Common Krait 

• Banded racer

• Cat snake

• Kukri snakes 

• Green vine snakes

• Indian wolf snake

• Buff striped keelback

• Olive keelback 

• Rat snakes and more. 

It is important to keep in mind that not all snakes are deadly. However, most of them are extremely poisonous and can attack you anytime. Their attack can lead to death or other severe situations. It is better to stay away if you encounter one and seek help by contacting the rescuers. Also, make sure no one tries to harm or trigger the snake in any way as unwanted consequences might happen.