Russell's viper kills and maims more people than any other snake species, say scientists. Now researchers in India have found that the characteristics of its venom can be predicted by local climate.

The Incident: A Bite, a Fall, and a Fight for Life On the evening of February 28, 2025, at around 5:30 PM, Yash Pardeshi, was bitten by Russell’s Viper, one of India's deadliest snakes.