Mysuru: A Siberian Husky dog named Gucci, belonging to city businessman Vamci Merla saw a Russell’s Viper snake while playing in the lawn of the apartment. Gucci, who saw the snake jumped to the rescue of its owner, fought with snake and killed it.
But during the fight, Gucci was bitten on the face and neck multiple times by the Viper. Russell’s Viper’s venom is hemotoxic which will damage body cells and immediate medical treatment should be given along with anti-snake venom injection and critical care.
