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In a new study that may have implications for snakebite treatment, researchers have shown that the toxicity of venom from two of India’s deadliest snakes, Russell’s viper and spectacled cobra ...

In recent days, a species of snake has become a hot topic on social media in the country. The discussion about the venomous Russell's Viper has not only flooded the internet but also tea stalls and ...

The venom of one of the world's deadliest snakes is even stronger in dry weather, reveals new research. Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists.

A recent surge in snake killings sparked by fears of Russell's vipers in different parts of Bangladesh highlights a concerning trend with significant environmental implications. As panic grips local ...

A volunteer group has stepped forward to save the lives of the snakes. They have provided several hotlines, urging people to notify them without harming the Russell's viper if spotted. They say ...

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 ...

Russell’s viper bites are usually treated with polyvalent antivenom that can neutralize the venoms of multiple snakes, but its efficacy is affected by variation in venom composition. 5 For their study ...

A series of stories have been making rounds on social media, of people dying in different parts of Bangladesh from the bite of the Russell's viper, a venomous snake. In these stories, many ...

A man bitten by the poisonous Russell’s Viper took the snake with him to a hospital in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district on October 15 to ensure that doctors treated him appropriately. He showed the ...