India is home to nearly 300 snake species, but only a fraction of them pose a serious threat to humans. Out of these, just four snakes—the Russell’s viper, common krait, spectacled cobra, and ...

Madhya Pradesh has around 50 recorded snake species Nine of them are venomous, including the medically important "Big Four".

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king ...

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'Access to anti-venom is a major issue. Distance from the site where the snake has bitten to hospitals and its availability is some,' said an herpetologist.