Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) is a species of highly venomous snake in the family Viperidae. The species is native to South Asia. It was described in 1797 by George Shaw and Frederick Polydore Nodder. It is named after Patrick Russell. Known for its extremely painful bite, it is considered one of the "Big Four" venomous snake species in the region.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Daboia siamensis — venomous
- Daboia palaestinae — venomous
- Python sebae
- Python molurus
- Bothrops diporus — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Viperidae
- Genus
- Daboia
- Species
- Daboia russelii
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