Elapidae are a family of snakes (there are more than 700 species) that are characterized by their permanently erect fangs situated in the top, frontmost part of their mouth—and most are venomous.

The synthetic antibody targets a toxin produced by the Elapidae family of snakes, which includes cobras, kraits and mambas. Riadi Pracipta / 500px via Getty Images. Researchers have created a ...

A group of Indian and international scientists have successfully developed a human antibody that can save the lives of people from venomous snakes bites especially from snake of the Elapidae ...

All the snakes belong to the Elapidae family, which accounts for about half the venomous species of snakes (Cell 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.03.050).

What is a sea snake? ‘Not all snakes living in the sea are sea snakes,’ explains Dr David Gower, Merit Researcher at the Museum and a specialist in snakes.. Biologists use the term ‘true sea snake’ ...

Coral snakes, known for their vibrant colors and potent venom, belong to the Elapidae family. Predominantly found in the Americas and parts of Asia, Africa, and the Philippines, these snakes are ...