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Line 4,053: − + − + − + − Daboia russelli+ + + − Saw scaled viper:+ − It is small and thin snake with 1-1.5 ft in length. Has a triangular head and possesses small scales on the top of head. Has a short and thin tail. Is brown/ brick red/ gray/sand coloured with zig-zag patterns on the back. Head has arrow shaped mark over it. − − Pit vipers: − + + + + +
→King cobra: Ophiophagus hennah
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Mandali sarpa: Comparision- Russels viper, pit vipers, saw scaled vipers.
====== ''Mandali sarpa'': Comparision- Russell's viper, pit vipers, saw scaled vipers ======
Russell’s viper:
'''Russell’s viper (Daboia russelli):'''
Is the most beautiful of all snakes, average 3 ft. stout with 3 longitudinal series of conspicuous, large, brown or black oval marks on brown or yellowish brown body. Its head is flat, triangular with a ‘V’ shaped mark on it, pointed end towards the front. Its tail is short and thin. Its head is covered by small scales.
Is the most beautiful of all snakes, average 3 ft. stout with 3 longitudinal series of conspicuous, large, brown or black oval marks on brown or yellowish brown body. Its head is flat, triangular with a ‘V’ shaped mark on it, pointed end towards the front. Its tail is short and thin. Its head is covered by small scales.
'''Saw scaled viper:'''
It is small and thin snake with 1-1.5 ft in length. Has a triangular head and possesses small scales on the top of head. Has a short and thin tail. Is brown/ brick red/ gray/sand coloured with zig-zag patterns on the back. Head has arrow shaped mark over it.
'''Pit vipers:'''
20 species of pit vipers found in India all in Viperidae, different genus. They are so called because of pit located between nostril and eye.The membrane in the pit is extremely sensitive to heat- this helps the snake to locate its warm blooded prey even in pitch darkness. Usually found in forest areas and plantations.1-3.5 ft.Has a triangular head broader than the neck. All have vertical pupils. It is venomous, anyhow out of 20 species in India- fatalities less reported.
20 species of pit vipers found in India all in Viperidae, different genus. They are so called because of pit located between nostril and eye.The membrane in the pit is extremely sensitive to heat- this helps the snake to locate its warm blooded prey even in pitch darkness. Usually found in forest areas and plantations.1-3.5 ft.Has a triangular head broader than the neck. All have vertical pupils. It is venomous, anyhow out of 20 species in India- fatalities less reported.
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File:Visha8.jpg|Fig 8. Russell's viper
File:Visha9.jpg|Fig 6. Saw scaled viper
File:Visha10.jpg|Fig 7. Pit viper
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Rajiman Sarpa- Comparision- Common and Banded Krait:
Rajiman Sarpa- Comparision- Common and Banded Krait: