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Russell's viper

(Daboia russelii)

About three-and-half feet long, this snake with a triangular head is found in rocky areas, thorny bushes or rat holes. Creates a hissing sound when provoked. Feeds mainly on rates. The snake’s venom is used for anticoagulation.

Symptoms

  • Severe pain and swelling.
  • Development of small blisters and puss around the bite.
  • Irregularity in pulse rate.
  • Dilates pupils.
  • Haemorrhage in nostrils and kidneys.

Asiatic Lion

(Daboia russelii)

  • Life Span 16 to 18 years
  • Body 115 inches
  • Weight 160 to 190 kg
  • Height 110 cm

Globally Asiatic lions are found only in India in Gir wildlife sanctuary across Gujrat state. It lives in small pride comprising 2-5 females with their young. Males join in only to eat and mate. Female lions are the pride's primary hunters & work together to prey upon large mammals.