There are various species of snakes can be found in India.

  There are majorly two types of snakes can be found:

1. Python Snakes

2. Venomous Snakes

here, we'll talk only about venomous snakes

In India, 60-70 species of venomous snakes can be found.

some examples of these snakes with there Scientific Name, Venom type, Max Length, Average Life Span, and Locality.


1. KING COBRA



  • Scientific Name : Ophiophagus Hannah
  • Venom Type : Neurotoxin
  • Max. Length : 12 Feet
  • Average Life : 20 Years
  • Locality : Kerala

2. INDIAN KRAIT


  • Scientific Name : Bungarus Caerulus
  • Venom Type : Neurotoxin
  • Max. Length : 6.5 Feet
  • Average Life : 10-17 Years
  • Locality : Villages

3. RUSSELL'S VIPER


  • Scientific Name : Daboia Ruselii
  • Venom Type : Hemotoxin
  • Max. Length : 3.3 Feet
  • Average Life : 10-17 Years
  • Locality : Western Ghats


4. SAW SCALED VIPER


  • Scientific Name : Echis Carinatus
  • Venom Type : Hemotoxin
  • Max. Length : 2.6 Feet
  • Average Life : 23 Years
  • Locality : Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Maharashtra (Dry Areas)

5. SPECTACLED COBRA


  • Scientific Name : Naja naja
  • Venom Type : Neurotoxic
  • Max. Length : 7 Feet
  • Average Life : 9 Years
  • Locality : All around India