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We can’t have a week of Wild Facts dedicated to the venomous creatures of earth and not talk about a snake.\u00a0 Today we are going to look at the Russell’s Viper, which could be one of the most deadly snakes in the world. The worst part is it has a smaller relative, the Saw-Scaled Viper, which is just as deadly.\u00a0 We will learn more about their poison in a second but first let’s get some additional information on this interesting snake.<\/p>\n
The Russel’s Viper can be found throughout much of Asia including India, Southern China and Taiwan.\u00a0 This particular snake can grow as long as 1.7 m (5.5′) and comes in earthy type colours such as brown, gray and deep yellow.\u00a0 They have a flattened head with a blunt snout and large nostrils. Now that we have an idea what they look like, lets find out just how poisonous they really are.<\/p>\n
As mentioned the Russell’s Viper is one of the deadliest snakes in the world and coupled with their smaller relative, the Saw-Scaled Viper, account for more snake bite deaths than all other species put together.\u00a0 The Russell’s Viper will transfer a large amount of venom into a single bite.\u00a0 This does not bode well for the victim. Some of the symptoms from a Russell’s Viper bite include pain lasting for 2-4 weeks (this should be an indication of how venomous these guys really are), drop in blood pressure and heart rate, bleeding of the gums, vomiting, swelling, and of course death may occur over two weeks after the bite.\u00a0 Even if you do survive the deadly bite there can be life long complications such as renal failure and a total lack of blood coagulation. Interestingly enough males bitten by this snake may lose their facial hair, have decreased libidos and actually have a reduction in male hormones. I am not sure why the cobra and the python gets all of the attention.\u00a0 I would definitely take a cobra or a python over this crazy snake!<\/p>\n
Well that just about does it for this fact.\u00a0 Make sure you tune in Friday for the final fact.\u00a0 I can promise you won’t be able to guess this venomous animal!<\/p>\n
Have a great day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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