Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study

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Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes The risk of snakebites is increasing across the world as reptiles shift their habitats to cope with rising temperatures and growing human pressures, a study of venomous snakes has found. Spitting cobras in Africa, vipers in Europe and […]

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