For its ferocious speed and deadly venom, the snake is infamously called 'Killing Machine.' "Looking at its size, we are certain that it is a Russell's viper. Abu Taher, the district forest officer, said: "We do not have the capacity to rescue the snake at the moment. Confirming its identity, she said: "The Russell's viper is on the list of endangered animals in Bangladesh. "The snake is notoriously called Killing Machine for its speed and lethal venom."

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 05, 2020 08:03 UTC