The study warns of heightened snakebite risks, particularly in tropical and densely populated regions. Poor and remote areas, where people often work barefoot and have limited access to healthcare, are especially vulnerable. Wealthier nations, like Australia, have lower mortality rates due to better protective measures and healthcare access. The projected range shifts could bring venomous snakes into areas unaccustomed to such threats, such as cottonmouth moccasins moving as far north as New York and kraits expanding into central and northern China. In India, where snakebites already cause 60,000 deaths annually, the deadliest species are expected to migrate northward, increasing risks in more populated regions.