India's 'Big 4' Snakes: A Look At The Deadliest Creatures
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India's "Big Four" deadly snakes are the Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Russell's Viper, and Saw-Scaled Viper.
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They are responsible for the vast majority of snakebite deaths in the country.
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These species cause many fatalities due to their potent venom and widespread presence in both rural and urban areas.
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The venom of these snakes is highly potent and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
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The Russell's Viper is a large snake with a triangular head, and three longitudinal rows of dark, circular, or oval markings on its brown body.
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The Indian cobra, also known as the spectacled cobra, varies in colour and pattern but may have a distinct hood mark.
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The Common Krait is jet-black or bluish-black and features a series of narrow, paired white dorsal bands.
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The saw-scaled viper has a stout body and a pear-shaped head distinct from its neck, with rough scales and several rows on its sides.
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