A rare Malayan blue coral snake's potent venom, containing calliotoxin, is showing promise for developing non-addictive painkillers. This toxin uniquely interacts with nerve cells, offering insights ...

The Malayan blue coral snake is a beautiful but deadly snake whose venom may be used one day to help scientists develop new pain medications.

The snake was spotted by workers just last Thursday under a fallen tree on a building site on the Malaysian island of Penang. Authorities said it needed to be rescued from under the tree and the ...