INDIA'S MOST DEADLIEST SNAKES

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The following slideshow reveals the country's most poisonous and deadliest snakes, some even capable of causing fatal injuries in a bite. 

THE INDIAN KRAIT

The Indian Krait

The Indian Krait or Common Krait is part of India's big four snakes and is very lethal to human beings. It is responsible for most snakebites on humans in the country and is often found in water lying areas.

THE KING COBRA

The King Cobra

The King Cobra is often referred to as the world's longest venomous snake. Unlike other snakes the king cobra feeds on other snakes This fierce snake is generally found in rainforest, humid jungle and bamboo forests

THE SAW SCALED VIPER

The Saw Scaled Viper

The Saw Scaled Viper is the smallest among India's big four snakes but has recorded the most snake bite deaths in the country. 

THE SPECTACLED COBRA

The Spectacled Cobra

The Spectacled Cobra or the Indian Cobra is a heavy-bodied snake and can be identified by its hood that features a significant marking at the top of its hood. These snakes are mostly shy by nature but can deliver a fearsome bite, leading to respiratory paralysis and cardiac failure. 

THE RUSSELL'S VIPER

The Russell's Viper

The Russell's Viper is a deadly snake found predominantly in Punjab and West Bengal.  This aggressive snake is known to deliver maximum venom in one bite. The deadly viper records thousands of death every year