Russell's Viper ( Vipera Russellii )
Snake's Description: Russell Viper has a light brown body with three rows of dark brown or black splotches bordered with white or yellow extending its entire length.
Snake's Toxic Rank 5: Russell's viper is the world's No.5 Venomous snake. Its too a highly venomous snake.
Snake's Characteristics: Russell Viper is a dangerous species abundant over its entire range. It is responsible for more human fatalities than any other venomous snake. It is irritable. When threatened, it coils tightly, hisses and strikes with such speed that its victim has little chance of escaping. Its hemotoxic venom is a powerful coagulant, damaging tissue and blood cells.
Snake's Habitat: Russell Viper's habitat varies from farmlands to dense rain forests. It is commonly found around human settlements.
Snake's Length: Russell Viper's average length is 1 meter and maximum of 1.5 meters.
Snake's Distribution: Russell Vipers are found in Sri Lanka, Southern China, India, Malaysian Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Borneo and surrounding islands.
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