A highly venomous species of viper snake found in India and other parts of Asia, also known as Russell's viper.
From Hindi 'dhobia' or 'dabaiya,' a local name for this dangerous snake. The term comes from Indian languages and entered English through colonial contact with India.
Russell's viper is one of Asia's deadliest snakes and causes more human deaths than any other snake species in India—the local name 'daboia' has been used for centuries by people living in its habitat.
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