The list includes rare animals such as the Indian python, sambhar and barking deer. Reptiles present in the mangroves include saltwater crocodile, king cobra, Indian python and water monitor. Reptiles here include the endangered Indian python and the common Indian monitor. Kaa, a large and young Indian python, is featured in "The Jungle Book". Saltwater crocodile, Indian python, Asian water monitor, and Bengal monitor are among the other reptiles.