Jararaca lance snakes, a widespread and highly venomous viper species in south-eastern Brazil, are a problem in the country. Pictured here is a Gabon viper. — dpa
A BRAZILIAN biologist used an unusual method to study the biting behaviour of venomous snakes.
Joao Miguel Alves-Nunes from the Butantan Research Centre in Sao Paulo, Brazil lightly kicked Jararaca lance snakes – a widespread and highly venomous viper species in south-eastern Brazil – over 40,000 times using a specially made protective boot.
