Daboia .......hisssssssssssssssssssss

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Common Name : Russell's Viper,Chain Viper,Seven Pacer
Biological name : Daboia russelii

Hindi name: That lies Hid..or The lurker.....

This saanp is named after its discoverer Dr. Patrick Russell.
It is the most dangerous and the one causing maximum deaths in India and world wide.India boasts of 4 species of saanps and this is one is among those four....

Vital Stats : ( not to be confused with 36-24-36 ,,,the below mentioned are more dangerous and more voluptuous than mentioned above).

Average Length : 4 ft
Maximum Length : 5.5 ft
Total length 4 ft., 1 inch 124 cm
Length of tail 7 inches 18 cm
Girth 6 inches 15 cm
Width of head 2 inches 5 cm
Length of head 2 inches 5 cm

Geographical Locations : India,Pakistan,Sri lanka,Myanmar,Bangladesh,Nepal,Taiwan,Indonesia,Sumatra.

Habitat:
It is not restricted to any particular habitat, but does tend to avoid dense forests. The snake is mostly found in open, grassy or bushy areas, but may also be found in second growth forests (scrub jungles), on forested plantations and farmland. They are most common in plains, coastal lowlands and hills of suitable habitat. Generally not found at altitude, but has been reported as far up as 2300–3000 m. Humid environments, such as marshes, swamps and rain forests, are avoided.

This species is often found in highly urbanized areas and settlements in the countryside, the attraction being the rodents commensurable with man. As a result, those working outside in these areas are most at risk of being bitten.

Behavior : Terrestrial,Nocturnal
When threatened they form a series of S-loops, raise the first third of the body and produce a hiss that is supposedly louder than that of any other snake. When striking from this position, they can exert so much force that even a large individual can lift most of its body off the ground in the process.These are difficult snakes to handle: they are strong and agile and react violently to being picked up.The bite may be a snap, or, they may hang on for many seconds.

Mating: Oviparous,Yearly,gestation period of 6 months.

Venom : The most interesting trait in it
The amount of venom produced by individual specimens is considerable. Reported venom yields for adult specimens range from 130–250 mg to 150–250 mg to 21–268 mg. For 13 juveniles with an average length of 79 cm, the average venom yield was 8–79 mg (mean 45 mg).
Severe pain may last for 2–4 weeks. Locally, it may persist depending on the level of tissue damage. Often, local swelling peaks within 48–72 hours, involving both the affected limb and the trunk. If swelling up to the trunk occurs within 1–2 hours, massive envenomation is likely. Discoloration may occur throughout the swollen area as red blood cells and plasma leak into muscle tissue. Death from septicaemia, respiratory or cardiac failure may occur 1 to 14 days post-bite or even later.

This has always fascinated me.I was lucky to rescue and see a cobra but just eying for a chance to grab this one,i hope i make it soon : ) .......

I hope few of u will find this blog interesting.....

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