Deadly Russell viper rescued in Kushtia

Russell viper, a rare species of venomous snake, was rescued from the bank of Gorai river in Kushtia on Saturday (February 11).

Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation (BBCF) members rescued the snake when local spotted the snake first in the area.

Divisional forest officer GM Mohammad Kabir said on information, rescuers rushed to the spot instantly and recovered the deadly snake.

Earlier, three Russell vipers were found in Gorai River, last year.

Russell vipers live both on land and in water. It usually eats frogs, crabs, and fishes; but on land it eats chicken, rats, and Mongoose. It is grey in colour with black spots. It distinguishes itself from other typical snakes as it does not lay eggs but gives birth; they can give birth to up to 80 offspring.