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  Sri Lanka has two species of venomous true Vipers. They are Russell’s Viper ( Daboia russellii) and Saw Scaled Viper ( Echis carinatus ). However, people get them confuse with non-venomous Pythons. Therefore, people kill these non-venomous Pythons. Especially, Rock Python ( Python molurus ). It is important to identify the differences between Russell’s Viper and Rock Python. Before you read, try to identify Viper and Python from the above photo. Then start reading. Markings on their back are the easiest way to discriminate Russell’s Viper from Python. Russell’s Viper has regular oval-shaped markings while Rock Python has irregular and cloud-shaped markings (blotches). The row of spots on Russell’s Viper’s back is large, oval-shaped. It has a black outline with a white outer border. Rock python has three rows of blotches and the middle row has larger blotches than rows on the side of the body. Russell’s Viper has regular oval-shaped markings Python has irregular and cloud-shaped ...

Indian cobra/ S pectacled cobra ( Naja naja ) Which animal do you fear the most? Snake is the most common answer for that. Fear for these amazing slithering unique reptiles has a long history because people believe that, All snakes are highly venomous and always seeking to bite humans. Snakes are very dirty animals; their skins are slimy or sticky which are disgusting.  Wolf Snake ( Lycodon aulicus ) If you ever touched a snake, you will understand the above conclusions are not 100% true. Because The majority of snakes are non-venomous. They do not seek to bite and kill humans. They only attack If they feel threatened or to catch prey. Believe me, snakes are not slimy or sticky. They have very clean and dry skins. People kill snakes because they think snakes are a threat to us. Snakes are playing a major role in maintaining ecological balance. Wait what? Yes. They are a significant part of our ecosystem as predators. Snakes are carnivores. They control the population si...