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'Venom Maps' for Russell's Viper
April 19 , 2025
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- IISc Bengaluru Researchers have developed "venom maps" using the local climate conditions that could help predict the venom characteristics of Russell's viper.
- Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is found across the Indian subcontinent.
- It is responsible for over 40% of snake bite-related deaths in India each year.
- Its venom is extremely variable, and these snake bites cause different symptoms in different regions of India.
- The toxic effects of the snake venom are caused by the concentrations of different enzymes, which can be influenced by many factors, including prey availability and climate.
- However, the factors driving variation in Russell’s viper venom are unknown.
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