JOURNAL ARTICLE

You can't always judge a viper by its color.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jacobs, Phie 3 of 3

Abstract

New research has found that the venom of melanistic common adders, also known as "hell adders," is not more toxic than that of regularly colored adders. The study compared venom from both types of snakes and found that the differences in toxicity were negligible for snakebite victims. While folklore in German-speaking countries has associated black animals with black magic, the study aims to debunk the myth and emphasize the importance of researching and protecting all snake species. The researchers also plan to continue studying venom variation within snake species to develop more effective antivenom treatments. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179768984
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