VTR: 6 World's Most Venomous Snakes Cause Most India Deaths

• Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is home to six of the world's most venomous snakes, responsible for many deaths in India.
• The highly venomous species found include King Cobra, Spectacled Cobra, Common Krait, Russell's Viper, Saw-scaled Viper, and Banded Krait.
• The Spectacled Cobra is considered responsible for the highest number of snakebite deaths in India.
• Russell's Viper has hemotoxic venom causing blood clotting and organ damage, while Kraits possess potent neurotoxic venom.
• The Saw-scaled Viper is part of India's "Big Four" most venomous snakes, alongside Cobras, Kraits, and Russell's Viper.

Why It Matters: It identifies India's most dangerous snakes, responsible for many fatalities.