Apr 19, 2025
India is home to several venomous snakes, some deadly enough to kill within hours. Here's a look at ten commonly found poisonous species in the country.
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Russell's Viper is responsible for many snakebite deaths in India due to its aggressive nature and powerful venom.
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The Indian Cobra, with its hood and eye-shaped markings, is one of India’s most feared venomous snakes.
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Though tiny, the Saw-Scaled Viper is extremely dangerous and known for its hissing threat display and potent bite.
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With bold black and white bands, the Banded Krait strikes at night and has highly neurotoxic venom.
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The Indian Krait moves silently under the cover of darkness, injecting venom that can paralyse and kill its prey.
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Slender and green, the Bamboo Pit Viper hides in trees and bushes, striking with sharp fangs when disturbed.
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This snake’s signature hump and cryptic colour help it ambush its prey. Also, its venom causes serious complications.
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Found in the rain-soaked forests of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Pit Viper delivers a painful, venomous bite.
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The King Cobra is one of the most feared snakes. It has venom that affects the nervous system and can bring down large prey.
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The Common Krait is responsible for many fatal bites, often striking silently while victims are asleep.
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