Table 1.
Snake species, number and percentage of bites
| Type of snake | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
|
Venomous |
|
|
| Russell’sviper (Daboiarusselii) |
5 |
12 |
| Krait (Bungaruscareuleus) |
3 |
7 |
| Cobra (Najanaja) |
1 |
2 |
| Saw Scaled viper (Echiscarinatus) |
1 |
2 |
| Hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnalehypnale) |
8 |
18 |
|
Mild venomous |
|
|
| Mapila (Boigaceylonensis) |
4 |
9 |
| Wolf snake (Lycodonaulicus) |
1 |
2 |
|
Non venomous |
|
|
| Asian rat snake (Piyas mucosa) |
1 |
2 |
| Watersnake (Xenochrophisasperrimus) |
2 |
5 |
| Unidentified |
18 |
41 |
| Total | 44 | 100 |