Snakes

Top 4 Venomous Snakes of  India 

– Discover Their Secrets!

The most iconic venomous snake in India—famous for its hood pattern (“spectacles”), potent venom, and dramatic pose.

Recognizable by its oval brown spots, responsible for the highest number of snakebite cases in India every year.

Active mostly at night, with bold blue-black bands—its neurotoxic venom is among the strongest.

Small but aggressive, rubs its body to make a sizzling “ssss” sound, common in dry regions of India.

- Stay calm and limit movement of the bitten area

- Get to the nearest hospital immediately

- Avoid home remedies  or unreliable treatments

-India reports millions of snakebite cases every year

- The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 5 million snakebites occur each year in India

-Published reports suggest that between 81,000 and 138,000 deaths occur each year.

- Snakebite education and quick medical help save lives

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