Most venomous Indian snakes could become more dangerous due to climate change: Study
Climate change is pushing venomous snakes into new territories across India, a recent study reveals. This alarming trend threatens vulnerable rural communities, already grappling with high snakebite fatalities and limited healthcare access. Researchers warn that species like the common krait and Russell's viper could spread north, necessitating urgent improvements in medical infrastructure and antivenom availability to mitigate this growing crisis.
Climate change is pushing venomous snakes into new territories across India, a recent study reveals. This alarming trend threatens vulnerable rural communities, already grappling with high snakebite fatalities and limited healthcare access. Researchers warn that species like the common krait and Russell's viper could spread north, necessitating urgent improvements in medical infrastructure and antivenom availability to mitigate this growing crisis.
