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Russell's Viper: Facts, Colour, Venom

All you need to know about India's deadliest snake
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
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All you need to know about India's deadliest snake

What is the Russell's viper's size?

Largest ones are 5.5 to 6 feet

What is the Russell's viper's bite effect?

Cause blood and tissue damage

What is the Russell's viper's habitat?

Plains, coastal lowlands, farmland, plantations and scrub jungles

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