10 Snake Species Native to India

Zee Media Bureau
Mar 27, 2024

King Cobra

The world's longest venomous snake, revered and feared for its potent venom.

Indian Python

A large, non-venomous snake known for its strength and constricting power.

Russell's Viper

Highly venomous, responsible for the most snakebite fatalities in India.

Saw-Scaled Viper

Small but dangerous, known for its aggressiveness and potent venom.

Indian Cobra (Naja Naja)

Famous for its hood and presence in Indian mythology.

Krait

Night-active venomous snake, known for its highly toxic bite causing muscle paralysis.

Indian Rat Snake

Non-venomous, often mistaken for cobras, important for controlling rodent populations.

Common Sand Boa

Non-venomous, burrows in sand, often killed due to mistaken identity as a viper.

Bamboo Pit Viper

Venomous, green snake living in trees, less known but beautiful.

Hump-Nosed Pit Viper

Increasingly recognized for its medical significance due to its venomous bite.

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