The Indian saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is one of the most infamous and dangerous Indian snakes. These venomous snakes are known for their speed, aggression and powerful venom, which makes ...

Venomous snakes such as Western Taipan and Saw-Scaled Viper injects toxins with each bite, causing fatalities.

A unique component among snakes, the venom contains the enzyme hyaluronidase, which (thankfully?) spreads the toxins throughout the victim's body, leading to a quick death. The saw-scaled viper ...

Explore the world's deadliest snakes, including the North America's Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, South America's ...

If you find yourself bitten by a snake in India, there’s a very good chance that the culprit is either the Russell’s viper, common krait, Indian cobra or the Indian saw-scaled viper.

The Indian saw-scaled viper is known for being one of the most dangerous snakes in India and one of the fastest striking snakes in the world ...

Venomous snake bites in the Jaffna peninsula, foremost of which are saw-scaled viper bites, have been an issue lying dormant and swept under the undergrowth but has now been brought to light. This ...

and the saw-scaled viper. In addition to these, Karnataka is home to several region-specific venomous snakes, such as the king cobra, the Malabar pit viper, and the hump-nosed pit viper ...