Question

The largest Indian viper is
A. Lachesis
B. Russel’s viper
C. Ancistrodon
D. Phoorsa

Answer 1

Hint: It belongs to class reptile – the creeping vertebrates.
The reptiles were the first vertebrate fully adapted to life on dry land. It is the most dangerous snake in Asia. The species was named in honor of Patrick Russell who wrote about them in 1797 “ an account of Indian Serpents, collected on the coast of Coromandal”.

Complete answer: It belongs to:
Kingdom Animalia,
Phylum –Chordata,
Class – Reptile,
Order - Squamata,
Suborder – Serpents
Family – Viperdia,
Genus – Daboria
Species - russelii

It is one of the species responsible for causing most snakebite incidents and deaths.
It can inject very high doses of venom in one bite.
1. It can grow to a maximum length of 166 cm.
2. Their head is flattened, triangular, and distinct from the neck.
3. Their snout is blunted, rounded, and raised.
4. The color pattern consists of a deep yellow, tan, or brown ground color with three series of dark brown spots that run the length of the body.
5. The quantity of venom produced by individual specimens of Dabio Russelii is considerable.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note: The snake is mostly found in open, grassy or bushy areas and also found in shrub jungles or forests plantations and farmland. Generally, they are not found at altitude and humid environments. This species is often found in highly urbanized areas and settlements in the countryside by attracting rodents.