Polyvalent snake antivenin consists of the venom of -: (A) Naja Naja, (B) Hypernale hypernale, (C) Echis carinate, (D) Daboia russel
Answer is A. In India, polyvalent antivenom is commonly available which is effective against the Big Four: common cobra, common krait, Russell's viper and saw-scaled viper Common cobra Zoological name: Naja naja Common names: Common cobra, nag Common krait Zoological name: Bungarus caeruleus Common name: Indian krait, common krait, Maniyar,Kawadya Banded Krait Zoological name: Bungarus fasciatus Common name: Banded krait Saw scaled viper Zoological name: Echis carinatus Common name: Carpet viper, phoorsa, afai Russell's viper Zoological name: Vipera russelli Common name: Kander, ghonas REF;THE SYNOPSIS OF FORENSIC MEDICINE:KS NARAYANA REDDY;28th EDITION;