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Only about 300 of the more than 3000 species of snakes that are known to exist are dangerous. In India, there are roughly 216 distinct species of snakes, of which 52 are known to be toxic. The Cobra, ...

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The Himalayan pit viper was first described in 1864, and until recently was believed to be one single, although widespread, ...