Venom characteristics of a deadly snake can be predicted from local climate

India's local climate predicts deadly snake's venom

Russel’s viper. Credit: Kartik Sunagar In India, the snakebite capital of the world where about half of all snakebite deaths occur, a single deadly serpent causes more death and disability than any other. Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) is found across the Indian subcontinent, but its venom varies wildly between regions. This means that a person bitten in one place will experience different symptoms to someone bitten elsewhere. New research ha…

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Mapping Lethality: Climate's Role in Shaping Russell's Viper Venom | Science-Environment

Mapping Lethality: Climate's Role in Shaping Russell's Viper Venom Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have unveiled innovative 'venom maps' crafted using local climate conditions to forecast the venom properties of Russell's viper, a lethal snake species prevalent in India.Published in the journal 'PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases', this groundbreaking research aims to aid clinicians in selecting appropriate tre…

Venom characteristics of a deadly snake can be predicted from local climate

Local climate can be used to predict the venom characteristics of a deadly snake that is widespread in India, helping clinicians to provide targeted therapies for snake bite victims, according to a study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by Kartik Sunagar and colleagues at the Indian Institute of Science.

IISc-study develops 'venom maps' of deadly snake in India, could help predict nature of snake bite

New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) Researchers have developed "venom maps" using local climate conditions that could help predict the venom characteristics of Russell's viper, a deadly snake found widely in India.A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru said the venom maps could help clinicians select the most appropriate treatment for patients with snake bites. The findings of the research have been published in the jou…