 National Park Ranthambore is home to many species of reptiles. Snakes are common in the park, but do not harm humans unless directly threatened. Cobra's, Kraits, Russell's vipers and rat snakes are often seen in Ranthambore. Giant Pythons can be seen curled up in the shade. The snakes keep a check on the rodent population and act as a useful link in the biodiversity network of the unique ecosystem of Ranthambore.
Monitor lizards, which can grow to a large size, are another reptile species, which exist in National Park Ranthambore. The dry climate of Ranthambore, with forest vegetation and undergrowth of scrub jungle provides monitor lizards with the required shade and cover, so they can wander across the forest floor, searching for food.
The marsh crocodiles or muggers at National Park Ranthambore, are a fearsome sight. They can be seen basking in the sun, or lurking in the lakes, waiting for deer and other prey to come to the water's edge to drink. Photographers have recorded instances of tigers and crocodiles fighting over the carcass of a deer, with the crocodiles usually winning the fight.
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