While Indian Russell’s viper normally gives birth to 30-35 younger ones, the snake which was caught last week has discharged 54 young ones. The mother and the young ones were released to the forest near Sakrebailu on Tuesday evening.
The bag in which the snake was kept was wet on Tuesday morning. When untied, Kiran was surprised to see young ones flowing freely inside the bag.
ACF Ravi Kumar told Deccan Herald that Indian Vipers do not lay eggs. Instead, the eggs are hatched inside the body and young ones are directly given birth to.
The venom, which the viper spews is categorised as haemotoxic and causes tissue and kidney damage. It is considered as one of the deadliest snakes in India.
The younger ones are said to be even more venomous.
DH News Service