Correct Option: C

Russell’s Vipers are highly venomous terrestrial snakes found in India which are known for their dark brown spots and lustrous skin. Russell’s Vipers are protected under the schedule II of Wildlife Protection Act. Russell’s Vipers, although belong to the class reptilila of vertebrates, give birth to young ones instead of laying eggs. Primarily nocturnal in nature, the snake is often responsible for the majority of snakebite incidents.