Close, its origin is the Brazilian pit viper.
Same family.
Reminds me of an old Lone Ranger joke...........😆
Snake venoms are used in many meds used to the uniqueness of their protein binding and receptor properties etc
Such use dates back to early 100AD for a variety of things then
It’s an interesting history one can google
At least I found it so
I try to read up and learn about meds I take
I took lisinopril a bit
I didn’t feel anything but I know guys who complained of impotence
Most snake venom drugs are for hemolytic properties
Animal products are often used in drugs
Gila monster spit for diabetes
Pigs for thyroid
And so on