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Russell’s viper , (Daboia russelii), abundant, highly venomous terrestrial snake of the family Viperidae. It is found from India to Taiwan and Java, most often in open country. It is a major cause of snakebite deaths within its range because it often exists in farmlands where human contact and rodent prey are abundant. Russell's viper is a venomous snake known for its triangular head and distinctive body patterns, playing a significant role in India's ecosystem. Russell's viper (Daboia russelli) in a sensing moment 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 most dangerous big four snakes in India. Learn about the Russell 's viper , a venomous snake from the Indian subcontinent that is one of the Big Four causes of snakebite deaths. Discover its habitat, diet, fangs, heat-sensing ability, and how to coexist with it.
