ReptilesLeast Concern
Russel's Viper
Daboia russelii
Visit Information
Location
Reptile House
Best Viewing
Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
About Russel's Viper
Russel's Viper (Daboia russelii) can be found at Hospital Building - Hospital.
Habitat
Open grasslands, scrublands, farmlands, coastal lowlands of South Asia; avoids dense forests and humid areas
Diet
Carnivore - primarily rodents, small reptiles, scorpions, land crabs, arthropods
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size & Weight
1-1.5 m (3.3-4.9 feet) length | 1-2 kg