Today I want to bring to your notice the Sochurek’s Saw-scaled viper
Echis carinatus sochureki, some would say the elder son of saw-scaled viper family. This tiny creature. which is a member of the big four, and responsible for many injuries, rightfully has a bad, feared reputation in India.
This sub-species has similar features to that of other saw scaled vipers, it's primary difference is that it is a much larger size compared to the actual saw scaled viper
Echis carinatus It also appears to be darker in color. The maximum length of this snake is 1.7ft and viviparous by nature.
This snake is usually common in desert areas and can also be seen under rocks which is probably its main shelter. But there have been a few occasions that these snakes have been sighted on height of 20 to 25ft on trees. Even my friend Saleel Gharpure had been fortunate to have a meeting with this admiring creature on an unusual habitat. For me it is yet an unsolved mystery as to what is the requirement of these snakes to climb on trees when they can live a happy life on earth. This is what makes me so passionate towards snakes. Whenever I try to reach out to them they always surprise with something or the other which is an enjoyable addition to my encyclopedia of snakes.
Photo: Saleel Gharpure
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