Venomous snakes likely to migrate en masse amid global heating, says study

A gaboon viper. The snake’s habitat will increase by up to 250%, according to the study. Photograph: Phil Sandlin/AP

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.