Evidence record 19286 · automatically gathered

Why snake venom may have evolved to catch dinner, not for defence

A new study of European vipers challenges the idea that snakes use venom to inflict pain on predators.

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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: The Conversation UK Technology
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 14 August 2026

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