Russell viper

Russell viper

Russell viper is the most deadly snake in India. It has venom of  hemolithic toxin . It's total length is 124 centimeters. It eats scorpion and mice and other small mammals.

Geographic range

Brown (1973) mentions that it can also found in Vietnam, Laos and on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Ditmars (1937) reportedly received a specimen from Sumatra as well.However, the distribution of this species in the Indonesian archipelago is still being elucidated.

Habitat

This species is often found in highly urbanized areas and settlements in the countryside, the attraction being the rodents commensal with man. As a result, those working outside in these areas are most at risk of being bitten. It should be noted, however, that D. russelii does not associate as closely with human habitation as Naja and Bungarus (cobras and kraits).

Behavior

When threatened they form a series of S-loops, raise the first third of the body and produce a hiss that is supposedly louder than that of any other snake. When striking from this position, they can exert so much force that even a large individual can lift most of its body off the ground in the process.^[5] These snakes are strong and may react violently to being picked up. The bite may be a snap, or they may hang on for many seconds.

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