Deadly Viper.

[Joshi Bhavya]

One of the most deadly venomous snake of India..SAW SCALE VIPER..(Echis carinatus)
It is the smallest member of the big four snakes. The Saw-scaled viper is one of the species which are responsible for causing the most snake bite cases and deaths due to various factors such as their frequently occurrences in high populated regions and their inconspicuousness nature
Size ranges between 38 and 80 cm in length, but usually no more than 60 cm,..The color-pattern consists of a pale buff, grayish, reddish, olive or pale brown ground color, overlaid middorsally with a series of variably colored, but mostly whitish spots, edged with dark brown, and separated by lighter interblotch patches
The venom of Echis species consists mostly of haemotoxin. The genus is recognized as medically significant in many tropical rural areas. They are widespread and live in areas that lack modern medical facilities. Most victims are bitten after dark when these snakes are active..
With Canon 550D, 18-55mm
F: 5.6
ISO: 200
Built up flash, Hand held
Little more crop, because its necessary to take some distance from this snake of 7 to 8 FT.