To reach their findings, scientists looked at DNA sequences of over 4,500 mock viper genes. This allowed them to understand more about the snake's lineage and how they are related to other snakes.

Further investigation revealed that the snake he picked up really was harmless: a mock viper (Psammodynastes pulverulentus) that has evolved several features to look like its venomous distant ...

Science Snakes Terrifying two-headed viper snake discovered that could kill a human with a single bite The rare but deadly creature was found outside a home by shocked local Dimple Shah in the ...