Pimpri-Chinchwad: A large number of Russell's vipers (ghonas), a venomous and dangerous reptile snake, are being encountered almost daily by citizens in Pune District's rural areas. Most of this has ...

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. Now ...

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, and snake ...

The list of the world’s most lethal snakes is crucial to understand what makes a snake truly deadly. While the term “poisonous” is often used interchangeably, snakes are technically venomous. The ...

India, being one of the countries with a very rich biodiversity, houses several species of venomous snakes. The "Big Four" ...