Boost Your GK: Top 7 Poisonous Snakes Found In India


By Anshika Verma22, Oct 2024 12:13 PMjagranjosh.com

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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