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My name is Amit Sayyed. Being a nature lover and interested towards wiIdlife i started my work long back in 2001. As a beginner i had a urge to do something which will help to improve my knowledge in the wildlife but in the course of time i realised that this is a vast field and requires collective efforts to conserve our Mother Nature.So the first step towards this direction was establishment of our Org Wildlife Protection and Research Society. which works for conservation of forests and wildlife and operates across Maharashtra. Further i wrote 3 informative books. Now i am working as a Researcher in WLPRS and ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICER. I have been doing research in wildlife since 15 years, as a part of research subject i have chosen geckos (Cnemaspis) and frogs (Rhacophoridae) Wildlife photography is my passion and I have extensive collection of wildlife photographs. I would like to share few of them with you. For more information i can be reached at 9922277772.or mail me at :amitsayyedsatara@gmail.com

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Malabar pit viper


Malabar pit viper (Trimeresurus malabaricus) is a venomous pitviper from the Family Viperidae,this snakes found in southwestern India. They are nocturnal and usually inactive in the day, sometimes seen basking on rocks or trees near streams.This snakes are slow but capable of fast strikes. Venom causes moderate pain and swelling to humans.



Bamboo pit viper


Bamboo pit viper(Trimeresurus gramineus) is a venomous pitviper from the Family Viperidae, This snake species found only in southern India.
Common names of this snake is bamboo viper, Indian tree viper.




Hump-nosed pit viper


Hump-nosed viper(Hypnale hypnale ) is a venomous pitviper species found in India and Sri Lanka,During the day it is often found coiled in bushes. It has an irritable disposition and will vibrate its tail when annoyed.Described as nocturnal, terrestrial and aggressive when disturbed.This snakes Found in dense jungle and coffee plantations in hilly areas.

Bites from this species though previously thought to be innocuous, is now known to cause serious complications such as coagulopathy and acute renal failure .