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Kolhapur: Researchers have discovered a new snake species in the north of western ghats. It is non-venomous," he said.He added, "This new species, Aquatic Rhabdops was previously considered as Olive Forest Snake owing to its similarities with it in characteristics and distribution. The new species of burrowing snakes of genus Rhabdops is found in Koyna, Chandoli, Barki and Amboli. "The researcher said, "This species is nocturnal, chiefly aquatic and seen foraging underwater. "Giri explained, "The team conducted detailed study of the snake, both using DNA and morphology..