The most deadly snakes of India, venomous Big 4 - cobra, Russell's viper, krait, Saw-scaled viper

India is home to about 300 snake species. About 30 species are dangerously venomous, but only 4 are very famous for causing many snakebites - the Spectacled cobra (Naja naja), the Russell's viper (Daboia russelii), the Common krait (Bungarus caeruleus) and the Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus). In this video we show all 4 species of the Big 4 and one extra species - the Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale). The concept of Big 4 of India is outdated nowadays and snakebite is a very complex problem in this country. There are more venomous snake species contributing to the human-snake conflict.

[davidhowse]

Very interesting film. Some of the snakes in the introduction, not in the big four, looked like they had very distinguished markings and deserved a video as lesser known Indian snakes.

[Intrudr]

Really cool video, great footage, I also love the sounds in the background.

[Gaspingindeath]

Gorgeous footage of these amazing animals, and great info too. Thank you!

[Whiteaussie]

Not only India - these are the deadliest in Sri Lanka too

[sarkar]

16:34
Cuteness overloaded 😊❤...
Such a class...such distinction....

[RM-mmjr]

Got caught up with work so watching this late. Such an excellent video, just as all your other videos are. I really REALLY appreciate that there's no music. Just the wonderful sounds of nature n life. Thank you for these fantastic uploads
💖 From Australia

[jaimeortega]

As usual the very best in quality filming! No one is even close to you guys. And your short informative information on the animals is fantastic for the lay person!🐍💁

[TheTrueBhartiya]

Beautiful Cinematography 😍😍
Thanks a lot for saving human being and wildlife 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Great work.

[michaeljoseph]

i love your stuff...always so beautifully crafted and serene, im left feeling relaxed and slightly more intelligent! 😎

[DiscoveryDuniya]

I didn't know about the "Hump Nosed Viper".

Thank you ❤

[mnsplitter]

Beautifully filmed, as expected! Did you get to Chennai and meet Rom Whittaker, the father of the 'big four' concept?

[richabora]

I'm a zoology student and your videos are very helpful.... Thanks for uploading such videos keep doing your best and may almighty bless you always 💞💞

[markboyle]

I think these are all beautiful snakes, but the saw-scale steals the show. Its such a beautiful little creature. Love the amazing "triangular" cross-section of the kraits, why is it that they have evolved this particular body structure?

[welshskies]

Fascinating statistics. I thought the conventional thinking was that Echis Carinatus was very a serious bite problem but this data suggests that Daboia russelii is the most common cause of serious envenomations. In sub-Saharan Africa Bitis arietans is regarded as the most common cause of serious bites and I think it is interesting that in many ways the two species fill similar ecological niches and share many characteristics. I have heard that the cheapest and most effective way of reducing snake bites is to give every rural household a wind-up torch. 🔦

[primenumber]

Mesmerising presentation and soothing background music. ❤ love it.

[shubhamvashishtha]

Can someone tell me the name of this snake 3:00
I have seen this brown colour snake near my house.

[karelpavlik]

Skvělá filmařská a herpetologická práce 👍

[shaunoliverii]

What a gorgeous video! I can't wait for next video, especially the one about the Indian rock python, and the truth about the original Jungle Book!

[auroraborealis]

Amazing video, as always, thank you.

[glennhynes]

Stunningly beautiful. Watch out for vipers, cobras and kraits....got it.