European Heatwave Triggers Invasive Venomous Sea Creatures in Mediterranean

Texas is home to over 105 snake species, with 15 considered potentially dangerous to humans, including copperhead snakes which are venomous but rarely deadly. Meanwhile, in Australia, Geelong’s WNBL basketball team rebranded as Geelong Venom, inspired by the precision and power of venomous snakes to symbolize their competitive spirit. Off the coast of Brazil, Ilha da Queimada Grande, known as 'Snake Island,' is notorious for its dense population of deadly golden lancehead vipers, making it a hazardous area for humans. In western Mexico, researchers discovered a new scorpion species named Mesomexovis caxcan, characterized by its orange-brown coloration and habitat in tropical dry forests. Across Europe, a severe heatwave has prompted warnings as rising temperatures facilitate the spread of venomous invasive marine species like lionfish and silver-cheeked toadfish into Mediterranean coastal waters, posing risks to tourists and locals amid scorching conditions. These developments highlight the ecological significance and human impact of venomous creatures in diverse regions worldwide.