The scientific name of this type of snake is Daboia russelii. One bite of Russell’s Vipers can cause people to bleed profusely and have a rapid decrease in heart rate. These snakes prey mainly at night. When Russell’s Vipers are threatened, they become aggressive and become really deadly snakes.
This snake eats mice, scorpions, small reptiles and ground crabs. Russell’s Vipers live in countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Russell’s Vipers venom in 40-70 mg doses is very deadly to humans. This snake is a living young born and does not lay eggs. The total length of Russell's viper is 8.5–10.2 inches.