However, the factors driving variation in Russell's viper venom are unknown. To investigate, researchers analyzed venom samples from 115 snakes collected in 34 locations across India.

Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists.. Now researchers in India have found that the characteristics of its venom can be predicted by local ...

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image: Russell's viper . view more . Credit: Kartik Sunagar Local climate can be used to predict the venom characteristics of a deadly snake that is widespread in India, helping clinicians to ...

Sarangi N, et al. Significant serpents: Predictive modelling of bioclimatic venom variation in Russell's viper. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025;19(4):e0012949. Senji Laxme RR, et al. Biogeographic venom ...

Russell's viper's venom, on the other hand, is hemotoxic, which destroys blood cells, interferes with clotting, and can lead to extensive internal bleeding and organ failure.

Study by IISc researchers shows local climate predicts venom characteristics of Russell’s viper, aiding targeted snake bite treatments. June 5, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account.

A new study finds that a newborn Russell’s viper carries much more potent venom than an adult. A spectacled cobra's venom, however, remains largely unchanged Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025 ...

Notably, the Russell’s viper venom is as toxic as the larger quantity of the venom in the King cobra. It means that va iper’s bite has the potential to be more lethal in a shorter period.

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 ...