Echis is a genus of venomous vipers found in the dry regions of Africa, the Middle East, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They have a characteristic threat display, rubbing sections of their body together to produce a "sizzling" warning sound. The name Echis is the Latin transliteration of the Greek word for "viper". Wikipedia

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Viperidae
Subfamily: Viperinae
Genus: Echis

Venom: Saw-scaled vipers can hide under a single leaf or in the shortest of ground cover. People walking barefoot are particularly at risk of stepping on one and getting bitten. Their venom is primarily haemotoxic and cytotoxic, which prevents blood from clotting and causes significant cell and tissue damage.

Colors: Indian saw-scaled vipers have a pale buff, grayish, reddish, olive or pale brown ground color.

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