Scientists say russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species. The post Venom of one of world’s ...

The researchers explained that the toxic effects of a snake's venom are caused by concentrations of enzymes, which are ...

Local climate can be used to predict the venom characteristics of a deadly snake that is widespread in India, helping ...

As a result, individuals who are bitten by Pope’s Pit Viper or other less-studied pit vipers remain vulnerable to severe and ...

Study by IISc researchers shows local climate predicts venom characteristics of Russell’s viper, aiding targeted snake bite treatments.

Researchers have developed 'venom maps' using climate data to predict venom characteristics of Russell's viper in India. This ...

The King cobra and Gaboon viper are among the most dangerous snakes, distinguished by their ... Native to Southeastern Asia (India, Indonesia, Philippines), found in mangrove swamps, bamboo ...

Currently, snakebites are treated in India using a polyvalent antivenom developed against the big four snake species: the spectacled cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and the saw-scaled viper.

King cobra and saw scaled viper are among the most dangerous venomous snakes. The king cobra is larger, stronger, and has a better reach, while the saw scaled viper is quicker and more aggressive.

Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is found across the Indian subcontinent and is responsible for over 40% of snake bite-related deaths in India each year. Its venom is extremely variable ...