Saw Scaled Viper Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) are relatively small snakes growing to the length of 12-20 inches as adults and 3 inches at birth. It is amongst the big four commonly found venomous snakes in India. This snake is quick to strike when provoked. Echis is the greek word for viper. They are a…
Common krait The Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is a venomous snake and a member of the big four that is responsible for maximum human deaths across India. It is smooth scaled, head slightly broader than the neck; eyes entirely black. It is usually found in glossy black, pale faded bluish- grey or dark brownish-black with…
Russell’s Viper The Russell’s Viper (Dabois russelii) is a venomous snake and a member of the big four snakes in India. The Russell’s viper is a species responsible for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths among all venomous snakes. This is on account of many factors such as their wide distribution, generally aggressive demeanour…
