Common Cobra (Naja naja)

  The cobra is the most common poisonous snake in the India. Two  species (Naja naja and Naja kauthia) are widely present across the  country. The central Asian cobra (Naja Oxina) and the Andaman  cobra (Naja sagittifera ) are only found in certain parts of   India. One  can identify cobras very easily as they raise their head   and spread  their Hood in defense. The coloration varies from dark   brown to jet  black. Cobras are associated with Indian mythology and   are  worshipped across the country.
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  Russell's Viper  (Daboia russelli)
  It is a thick set, ground dwelling snake, with a small conical head and  large   nostrils. Dorsum brown, with three rows of spots along the  body, the   belly is cream in colour. It lives in grasslands or scrub  forests. They are aggressive once threatened or disturbed. The  smaller ones are much   more aggressive than adults. Once agitated,  they produce a high pitched hissing sound which is audible from even  a few meters away

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  Saw scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)

  A small viper which is distributed across the Indian sub-continent.   Even the slightest disturbance will make this snake react   aggressively. The snake makes noise by rubbing its scales together.   Its venom is hemo-toxic.
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