Zoology and Ecology, DOI: 10.1080/21658005.2018.1499237 -, Phelps, T. 2010. Murthy, T.S.N. Unlike other vipers, Russell’s viper is an extremely aggressive snake. Daboia (Daboia, Wikipedia) is a monotypic genus of venomous Old World Pregnancy in females lasts 6 months and ends with 20 to 40 (up to 75) babies (female gives birth to live babies). 2013. See “Interesting Facts” for more specifics. ; Cheng, M.H. Vol. Named for Patrick Russell [sic! Survival kit includes a hollow grip with a compass top to store items within the knife itself, as well as additional pouches on the sheath to hold the rest. A taxonomic revision of the Vipera palaestinae Werner, 1938 species group, with the creation of a new genus and a new subgenus. Also feeds on kittens, small birds, frogs and lizards. Mag. Soc. Urban Herpetofauna: A Case Study in Ujjain City of Central India. The poisonous snakes of India and how to recognize them, Part II. During the day is usually found hiding in bushes, grass clumps, between rocks, or in depressions in the ground. 1988. JoTT 12 (9): 16123–16135 -, Gayen, D., S. Dey, A.K. Amphibians and reptiles of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Russell's vipers reach sexual maturity at the age of 2 to 3 years. Wikipedia: Daboia advanced search › Blotched Snakes, Venomous and Dangerous Snakes in Bangkok, Vipers, Eastern Russell’s Viper head shot (photo by Hans Breuer), Juvenile Eastern Russell’s Viper in Taiwan (photo by Hans Breuer), Eastern Russell’s Viper in field in Rangsit (photo by Michael Cota), Eastern Russell’s Viper in Indonesia (photo by Kevin Caldwell), English name: Eastern Russell’s Viper (aka “Siamese Russell’s Viper”, “Chain Viper”) A national hospital-based survey of snakes responsible for bites in Thailand, A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia, Simon and Schuster’s Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of the World, List of Reptiles and Amphibians in Bangkok. J. Bombay Nat. Russell's vipers are not restricted to any particular kind of habitat, although they tend to avoid dense forests and humid environments, such as swamps and marshes. -, Masroor, R. 2012. J. Nat. Like all vipers, they have long, hypodermic needle-like, hinged fangs in the front of their mouths. It is commonly found around human settlements. Diversity of Reptiles in the Eastern and Southern parts of the Sinharaja Rain Forest. In some parts of Asia, Russell's viper is on a target of hunters because of its skin and meat. 16: 173 -, Ganesh, S.R. ; Luiselli, L.; O’Shea, M.; Ota, H.; Passos, P.; Schleip, W.D. Can you confirm these amateur observations of Daboia russelii? It has stout, cylindrical body and short tail. JAD 2019; 1 (2) -, Patel, Harshil; and Raju Vyas 2019. Russell’s Viper has a “hemorrhagic” venom which can cause difficulties in blood coagulation, intense internal bleeding, and acute tubular necrosis of the kidneys. 2015. Indian Forester, Oct 2007: 1381-1394 -, Vyas, Raju 2011. Nat. Zool. Indian Russell’s viper is known by a number of other names, like Daboia, Tic Polonga, etc. Catalogue of herpetological specimens from peninsular India at the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology & Natural History (SACON), India. Snake species diversity and their distribution in and around Nanded city, Maharashtra, India. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Annotated List of Amphibians and Reptiles of Jammu and Kashmir State. Journal of Threatened Taxa 12(5): 15587–15611 -, Sahi D.N., Koul S. 2020. Place in the ecosystem: Russell’s Viper is often found near human habitations hunting mice and rats. Letter respecting an Indian snake [Daboia elegans]. Characteristics: This dangerous species is abundant over its entire range. Notes on the Russell's Viper. Russell of Russell's Viper Fame. Links: Krait. [critical review in Sauria 33 (3): 19 and HR 43: 503], Rawat, Y.B., S. Bhattarai, L.P. Poudyal & N. Subedi 2020. The Fauna of British India, Ceylon and Burma, Including the Whole of the Indo-Chinese Sub-Region. International Journal of Scientific Research in Biological Sciences 6 (5): 76-84 -, Jadhav, Pavan Laxmanrao; Shivaji P Chavan and Harshad Sudarshan Trimukhe 2018. Burmese Python is much larger, has a larger, flatter head, and has rows of large scales along each lip. Hist. IRCF 26 (1): 70–72 -, Tsetan, Chime & R. Ramanibai 2011. Patrick Russell's snakes and their role as type specimens. Hist. Similar Species: Many-spotted Cat Snake has a slender, vertically compressed body, a smaller head, and is usually found in trees. Parassinkkadavu Snake Park provides an excellent way to get a glimpse of the unfathomed behaviour of different snakes in enclosures resembling natural habitat. Hist. & Touré,T.A. 11: 53-55 -, Ingle, Mukesh; Ulka Yadav, Ashok K. Bhilala, Manohar Pawar 2019. Herptofauna of Puma Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, India. Sci. View larger or ask the author a question. (76): 19 pp. Hot Sites 08/08/2005. English name: Eastern Russell’s Viper (aka “Siamese Russell’s Viper”, “Chain Viper”) Scientific name: Daboia siamensis (formerly Daboia russelii) Thai name: Ngu Meow-sao Description: To 166 cm long.Has a thick body and a broad triangular head. Dey & U.S. Roy 2019. Fate of Snakes in an Urban Landscape - A report from Durgapur, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. Russell's viper coils the body in numerous S-shaped loops, elevates upper third of the body and loudly hisses before the attack. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, July 2018. An inventory on herpetofauna with emphasis on conservation from Gingee Hills, Eastern-Ghats, Southern India. Senckenbergiana biologica 19:182-184. However, the snake changes its behavior during cool weather and becomes more active during the day. Russell's viper is nocturnal animal (active during the night), except during the cool periods of year, when it becomes active during the day. Russell's viper likes to bask in the sun during the day. Hamadryad 25 (2): 83-85. Karlsruher Naturhefte 4, Naturkundemuseum Karlsruhe, 124 pp. 2007. [type catalogue] Taylor and Francis, CRC Press, 1237 pp. Russell's viper is terrestrial snake (adapted to the life on the solid ground). & Wüster, W. 2013. Note on the breeding of Russell's Viper (Vipera russelli) in captivity. District Forest Office, District Administration, Trashigang, Bhutan, 20-39 -, Whitaker, Romulus and Ashok Captain 2004. Length usually about 1.2 m (max recorded-1.6m). 45 (9): 609-1096 -, Thakur, Sanjay 2011. home › Reptilian fauna of agricultural landscapes of Chembarambakkam Lake, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. von einer Kettenviper (Vipera russellii siamensis SMITH 1917) in Taiwan. Mahapatra. Body is yellow to brown with a row of large black-bordered blotches down the back and rows of smaller blotches down each side. 2013. Hist. If you or someone you are with is bitten by a Russell’s Viper, the most important steps are to: 1) Keep the victim calm, having them lie down with the bite mark below the heart if possible. Reptilia (Münster) 8 (44): 20-29 -, Wirth, M. 2011. Proc. Absolutely avoid harassing this snake as it may strike without prior warning. The planning and publication history of Patrick Russell's classic book, Indian Serpents. 2015. © 2020 Reptiles and Amphibians of Thailand. Acad. Lenz, Norbert 2012. There are two subspecies of Russell's viper that can be found in India, Southeast Asia, China and Taiwan. They are native to, and most commonly spotted in, south Asian countries, especially India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. 17: 808-811 -, Bannermann, W.B. Vol. Australasian J. Herpetol. Vipera russelli - The dreaded Russell’s viper. Hist. Consequently, Russell's viper often gets in touch with people and induces more snakebites than other types of venomous snakes. Mohapatra and A.K. (3) 11: 384-385 -, Smith, M.A. Topics in Biodiversity and Conservation, vol 18. 1965. Journal of Threatened Taxa 5 (15): 4953-4961 -, Botejue, W. Madhava S.; Jayantha Wattavidanage 2012. 1905. The Naturalist's Miscellany [...], Vol. Snakes of Thailand and their Husbandry Though it may sometimes appear sluggish, when threatened it is aggressive and can strike with surprising speed. Scientific name: Daboia siamensis (formerly Daboia russelii) Leviton, Alan E.; Guinevere O.U. Has a thick body and a broad triangular head. ; H.I.G.C. Photographic guide to snakes and other reptiles of Sri Lanka. They are ground color brown of varying shades with three series of large ovate spots, one vertebral and two coastal. Kansas Sci. Khan, M.S. With India’s huge population, the snake has lost its habitat and consequently, interaction with humans is very common. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Kolrala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, 85 pp. The genus Daboia (Serpentes: Viperidae): Russell's Viper. Natur und Tier Verlag (Münster), 512 pp. Russell's viper has flattened, triangular head, blunt snout, two long fangs, large nostrils and medium-sized eyes with vertical pupils. Mount K Resort, 30 pp. Humid environments, such as marshes, swamps, and rain forests, are avoided. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 2001. As Seen In: USA Today, Discovery Channel, US News & World Report. Belly is white, yellow or pinkish in color and usually covered with irregular dark markings. J. Bombay Nat. Hamadryad 37 (1-2): 1-11. de Silva, A.