Saw-scaled Viper

Echis carinatus, known as the Sindh saw-scaled viper, saw-scaled viper, Indian saw-scaled viper, little Indian viper, and by other common names, is a viper species found in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, and especially the Indian subcontinent. It is the smallest member of the "big four" Indian snakes that are responsible for causing the most snakebite cases and deaths, due to various factors including their frequent occurrence in highly populated regions, and their inconspicuous nature. Like all vipers, the species is venomous. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Echis leucogaster — venomous
• Bitis cornuta — venomous
• Bothrops erythromelas — considered venomous
• Daboia palaestinae — venomous
• Dasypeltis scabra
• Boiga trigonata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Viperidae

Genus

Echis

Species

Echis carinatus

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