Q. With reference to Pit Viper, consider the following statements;
1.Some pit viper species lay eggs; others produce live young.
2.Russell’s Viper and Saw-scaled Viper are two most venomous vipers species found in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Both the statements are correct.
Recently, a new venomous green snake named Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper was discovered from Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
Pit vipers are found from deserts to rainforests. They may be terrestrial, arboreal, or aquatic. Some species lay eggs; others produce live young.
Russell’s Viper and Saw-scaled Viper are two most venomous vipers species found in India and member of big four poisonous and deadliest snakes in India. These snake species are responsible for the majority of snake bites in India.
Source: The Hindu
