Climate breakdown likely to force venomous snakes into unprepared countries, says study

The ranges of the horned viper are  forecast to more than double by 2070. File photo/Wildlife Conservation Society, Tim Davenport

Climate breakdown is likely to lead to the large-scale migration of venomous snake species into new regions and unprepared countries, according to a study.

The researchers forecast that Nepal, Niger, Namibia, China, and Myanmar will gain the most venomous snake species from neighbouring countries under a heating climate.