India is home to some of the most venomous snakes in the world, including the Indian cobra, common krait, Russell's viper, saw-scaled viper, and king cobra. Here is a list of the top 5 venomous snakes in India.
The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. It can grow up to 18 feet long. It is found in thick jungles, cool swamps, bamboo clusters and rainforests across India.
Indian Krait, also known as Common Krait is another highly venomous snake found in India. There are a total of 12 species and 5 sub-species of krait snakes in the world.
Russell's viper is one of the most common and widespread venomous snakes in India. This venomous snake makes a sizzling noise before it attacks or bites. Their bite can kill a human within 45 minutes (without antivenom).
The Saw-Scaled Viper is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. It has the popular name of "little Indian viper". Saw-scaled vipers inhabit sandy areas, rocky habitats, soft soil, and scrublands.
The Indian cobra is one of the most well-known and feared snakes in the world. There are different species of cobras in India, but this particular species accounts for the highest number of snake bites in the country.
The Malabar pit viper is a venomous snake found in the Western Ghats of India. It is a highly adaptable snake and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, plantations, and even urban areas.