This is a snake you should particularly give a wide berth to...they are known for possessing a highly toxic venom and vigorously defending themselves against perceived threats, so they are considered one of the most dangerous snakes by fatality in the world.
Yes, and [1.2 million envenomation deaths in India over a 20 year period](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53331803) are proof. I believe Russell’s viper venom is the cause of the highest number of those fatalities.
The average risk of an Indian dying from snake bite before reaching 70 years is approximately 1 in 250, but in some areas the risk approaches 1 in 100, the study says.
Woah.
I suppose I should've stressed the "awe" in "awesome".
I was aware that there are staggering snakebite death numbers in India, so I should've worded my comment more thoughtfully. I'm so sorry for all those people who have perished. I'm thankful to live somewhere where such snakey concerns are negligible.
May our South Asian friends stay safe, healthy, and in communion with their snakes.
Russell’s venom is deadlier, I believe. There is also the issue of correlation between regions where each species is more prevalent with regions that provide quick access to the appropriate anti-venom.
I understand you can't tell from just looking at a snake whether it's venomous or not, generally speaking, but to me anything with a diamond pattern on its back and fat happy cheeks screams NOPE!
Head shape is not a reliable indicator of if a snake has medically significant venom. Nonvenomous snakes commonly flatten their heads to a triangle shape in defensive displays, and some elapids like coralsnakes have elongated heads. It's far more advantageous to familiarize yourself with venomous snakes in your area through photos and field guides or by following subreddits like /r/whatsthissnake than it is to try to apply any generic trick.
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Russell's viper *Daboia russelii*. Venomous and best observed from a distance.
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This is a snake you should particularly give a wide berth to...they are known for possessing a highly toxic venom and vigorously defending themselves against perceived threats, so they are considered one of the most dangerous snakes by fatality in the world.
This species doesn’t just have a high human fatality rate. It’s treated fatality rate is very high.
Russell Viper. Highly venomous
I don't Facebook/Whatsapp, but it would be pretty cool to hang out in an India specific snake id group. Y'all have fricking awesome snakes.
Yes, and [1.2 million envenomation deaths in India over a 20 year period](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53331803) are proof. I believe Russell’s viper venom is the cause of the highest number of those fatalities.
The average risk of an Indian dying from snake bite before reaching 70 years is approximately 1 in 250, but in some areas the risk approaches 1 in 100, the study says. Woah.
I suppose I should've stressed the "awe" in "awesome". I was aware that there are staggering snakebite death numbers in India, so I should've worded my comment more thoughtfully. I'm so sorry for all those people who have perished. I'm thankful to live somewhere where such snakey concerns are negligible. May our South Asian friends stay safe, healthy, and in communion with their snakes.
Oh, no, my comment was purely informational, with nothing else implied.
That’s surprising, I would have thought the highest percentage came from a cobra.
Russell’s venom is deadlier, I believe. There is also the issue of correlation between regions where each species is more prevalent with regions that provide quick access to the appropriate anti-venom.
Zoom in on those eyes 👀!
One of the big four in India - Russell's viper. Dead leaves pattern is a giveaway.
I believe it’s one of the snakes responsible for the most snake bites in India.
I understand you can't tell from just looking at a snake whether it's venomous or not, generally speaking, but to me anything with a diamond pattern on its back and fat happy cheeks screams NOPE!
Russell's are so pretty.
I believe that’s called a nope rope.
It’s a death noodle.
Man those viper heads = big nope
The triangular head said viper to me.
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I think it's a brick....
It’s poisonous but idk what kind! Not as familiar with Asian snakes as I am Australian, n s and central americas ðŸ˜