Saw Scaled Viper

( Echis carinatus)

This snake is commonly found in dry, stony or rocky areas. About one-and-half to two feet in length, it has a distinct arrow-shaped white mark on its triangular head. This nocturnal snake mainly feeds on mice, lizards, frogs and scorpions. The females give birth to 8 to 9 young ones between July and August. The Snake venom is used to make Anti-Snake Venom. When threatened, the snake brushes its scales against each other to produce a sound.

Symptoms

• The burning sensation starts at the site of the bite and spreads all over the body.
• The site of the bite swells and turns bluish-black.
• Haemorrhage at the site of the bite and kidneys and internal bleeding after about 12 hours
• Anaemia and possible cardiac arrest without any loss of blood

Asiatic Lion

( Echis carinatus)

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