indian snakes

Meet the only keelback in India that’s adapted to stay and hunt under water. With distinctive yellow and black checks all over its body, the checkered keelback is one of India’s most common snakes. Although venomous, checkered keelbacks aren’t really harmful to humans.

The Russell’s viper is maligned for being one of India’s most venomous snakes. However, in reality, it is a shy serpent that is very reluctant to bite.