Deadliest Snakes of Assam

16 July,2024

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The King Cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, with lengths typically ranging from 3 to 4 meters (9.8 to 13.1 feet), but they can grow up to 5.5 meters (18 feet). It is recognizable by its olive-green, tan, or black body, with lighter bands running the length of its body.

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King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

The Indian Cobra, also known as the spectacled cobra, has a distinctive hood marked with a spectacle pattern. It is usually about 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) in length.

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Indian Cobra (Naja naja)

This viper is characterized by its large size, flat, triangular head, and a body with a pattern of dark brown or black spots edged in white or yellow. It typically grows to about 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length.

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Russell’s Viper (Daboia russelii)

The Banded Krait is easily identified by its distinctive black and yellow bands running the length of its body. It typically reaches lengths of 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 feet).

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Banded Krait (Bungarus fasciatus)

The Monocled Cobra is named for the circular, monocle-like pattern on its hood. It is typically about 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) in length.

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Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia)

The Common Krait has a glossy, black or blue-black body with white bands. It typically grows to about 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length.

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Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus)

This small but highly venomous viper has a distinctive, rough-scaled body with a pattern of white or pale spots on a gray or brown background. It typically grows to about 0.3 to 0.9 meters (1 to 3 feet) in length.

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Saw-scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)