Meet the Saw-Scaled Viper (Echis carinatus)! 🐍 Known for its distinct ‘sizzling’ sound—created by rubbing its scales together—this tiny but mighty snake packs a potent bite. Its unique warning signal is one you won’t forget! Want to learn how to identify and safely handle snakes like this? Check out our courses at www.africanreptiles-venom.co.za! #SawScaledViper #EchisCarinatus #SnakeSafety #SnakeAwareness | African Reptiles and Venom

Snake bite treatment. . . 20WBCT is a quick bedside test to detect coagulopathy in snake bites, especially viper bites (like Russell’s and saw-scaled viper). If blood doesn’t clot in 20 mins in a clean glass tube, it indicates venom-induced coagulopathy (VICC) → Give ASV urgently. . . #drshujat #snakebite #snakebites | Dr M Shujat Rasool

🐍In this short video you can see how fast and accurately the African Saw-Scaled Viper can strike! This snake's venom causes coagulopathy, hemorrhaging, shock, renal failure, and even blindness, in those who are unlucky enough to be bitten by it. In the regions where this snake is found, it is often the snake responsible for the majority of serious snakebites. 🐍 | Robert Wedderburn Productions

5.3M views · 240K reactions | The saw scaled viper is one of the fastest striking snakes in the world and it is fascinating to watch it move  Reshare from @sachin_rai_photography (IG) #animalplanet #animalplanetindia #snake #reptile #jaisalmer #nature #india | Animal Planet India | Facebook