Serpents, science and survival: Sri Lanka to host landmark global snake congress from October 1-4
From October 1–4, the historic city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, will host a landmark international congress dedicated to snake science, conservation, and public health. Bringing together the world’s leading herpetologists, wildlife researchers, and toxinologists, the four-day event will explore urgent global topics ranging from venom research and snakebite mitigation to climate adaptation and human-wildlife coexistence. As a biodiversity hotspot, Sri Lanka provides an ideal backdrop for this historic gathering, which aims to shift perspectives on these often-misunderstood reptiles and highlight their critical role in maintaining global ecological balance.
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