Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) is a highly venomous snake in the family Viperidae native to South Asia. It was described in 1797 by George Shaw and Frederick Polydore Nodder. It is …

Aug 3, 2020 · Viper snakes are a diverse family of snakes that are found in a wide variety of habitats. There are a number of differences between these snakes that make them adapted to …

Viper, (family Viperidae), any of more than 200 species of venomous snakes belonging to two groups: pit vipers (subfamily Crotalinae) and Old World vipers (subfamily Viperinae), which are …

These snakes range in size from the diminutive hump-nosed viper, Hypnale hypnale, that grows to a typical total length (including tail) of only 30–45 cm (12–18 in), to the bushmaster, …

Everything you should know about the Viper. The Viper is a family of venomous snakes with long, hollow fangs to inject their venom into prey.

Belonging to the Viperidae family, Russell’s viper or Daboia russelii is one of the most venomous snakes in the world. It is found in throughout Indian Subcontinent and some parts of South …

Sep 8, 2023 · Many people use the term “viper” very casually to refer to just about any scary-looking snake, but scientifically, vipers belong to a very specific family of snakes within the …

Mar 12, 2025 · Russell’s viper, (Daboia russelii), abundant, highly venomous terrestrial snake of the family Viperidae. It is found from India to Taiwan and Java, most often in open country. It is …

Vipers are the snakes that can be found at the highest latitudes (over 65° North in Vipera berus and 47° South in Bothrops ammodytoides) and elevations. Indeed, Gloydius Himalayanus, …

Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) is a venomous snake found in Asia. The species is named for Patrick Russell, a Scottish herpetologist who first described many of India's snakes. In …