Are Red Naped Snake Venomous?

The red-naped snake (Furina diadema) is a small venomous reptile from the family Elapidae.

What do red-naped snakes eat?

They are nocturnal and feed on small skinks.

Which snake bite kills fastest in India?

Saw-scaled viper

This species is one of the fastest striking snakes in the world, and mortality rates for those bitten are very high. In India alone, the saw-scaled viper is responsible for an estimated 5,000 human fatalities annually.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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