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pit viper

Coverage of pit viper in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 03:51 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 08:00 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Ramathibodi Poison Centerorganization1Thailandplace1World Health Organizationorganization1Asiaplace1Geofrey Marangaperson1Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centreorganization1Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization1United Statesplace1king cobratopic1Malayan kraittopic1Ayeyarwady pit vipertopic1Myanmarplace1genetic analysistopic1hybridtopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJun 23 · 08:00 UTCGRIST
    As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising

    Rising global temperatures and extreme weather are increasing snakebite risks, with Thailand's Ramathibodi Poison Center reporting a 50% rise in venomous snakebite-related calls over four years. The World Health Organization estimates 5.4 million annual snakebites globally, with Asia as the epicenter, though cases are underreported. Snakebites cause severe health issues, including disability and death, and are linked to erratic monsoons and human encroachment into snake habitats.

  • SCIENCEApr 22 · 03:51 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    “Baffling” new snake species in Myanmar looks like multiple species at once

    Scientists discovered a new pit viper species in Myanmar, the Ayeyarwady pit viper, which visually resembles two known species but is genetically distinct. Initial confusion suggested a hybrid, but analysis confirmed it as a unique species.