Current antivenom ineffective against a saw-scaled viper bite finds study

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Current antivenom ineffective against a saw-scaled viper bite finds study

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Jodhpur 27 Feb 2025 Snakes have long been revered and worshipped in India. Although not everywhere, this status of reverence in large parts of the country has meant snakes have been able to thrive in India. However, the protected status, the consequential high population, and the diversity of snake species have also meant a higher number of snakebites in the country, especially in rural areas. The ‘big four’ - Ru…