pink or buff. The venter is white, whitish, yellowish or pinkish, often with an irregular scattering of dark spots. [2] [ edit ] Common names English  – Russell's viper, [2]  chain viper, [4] [5]  Indian Russell's viper, [6] [7]  common Russell's viper, [14]  seven pacer, [15]  chain snake, scissors snake. [16]