Boost Your GK: Top 7 Poisonous Snakes Found In India
By Anshika Verma
22, Oct 2024 12:13 PM
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Indian Cobra
Highly respected in Indian mythology, the Indian cobra is easily recognised by its hood. Its neurotoxic venom attacks the nervous system.
Russell’s Viper
Responsible for the most snakebite deaths in India, Russell’s viper’s venom leads to excessive bleeding, organ damage, and even cardiac arrest.
Common Krait
This nocturnal snake’s venom causes muscle paralysis, which can become fatal if not treated with antivenom.
Saw-Scaled Viper
Though small in size, this viper is highly aggressive. Its venom causes severe internal bleeding and organ failure.
King Cobra
The longest venomous snake in the world, the king cobra’s bite delivers large quantities of neurotoxic venom that can kill an adult elephant.
Banded Krait
Recognisable by its black-and-yellow stripes, this snake’s venom is highly neurotoxic, causing breathing difficulties and death.
Indian Pit Viper
Known for its hemotoxic venom, the Indian pit viper’s bite leads to swelling, pain, and internal tissue damage, making it a threat.
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