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The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, as it can grow up to 5.5 m in length and can raise its head 2 m off the ground.
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This species is responsible for most snakebites on humans in the country and the top member of the big four snake family of India.
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this venomous snake makes a sizzling noise before it strikes. It is nocturnal and can be even found inside camping equipment or automobiles, which is what makes it very dangerous.
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It is found in sandy areas, rocky habitats, soft soil and scrub lands. It feeds on lizards, frogs, and various types of arthropods such as centipedes, large sized insects, and scorpions.
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There are many species of cobras in India, but this particular species has caused the highest number of snake bites in the country.
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Endemic to southwest India, found on the west coast and the Western Ghats, the Malabar pit or rock viper is one of the most dangerous snakes in India.
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Among the other species of Krait, this Banded Sea Krait is highly poisonous snake in world and in India. It feeds on coral reefs of India and is mostly found underwater.
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The bamboo pit viper is not only found in grasslands and jungles but also in urban areas. It is arboreal, and it lives in the vines, bushes, and bamboos of India.
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This snake is highly active in early dawn and night. Majorly found in the parts of south India where there are thick forests, coffee plantations and hilly regions of South India.
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These are highly venomous and are responsible for snake bite deaths caused in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.