From Bar to Wild: The Remarkable Journey of Russia's Deadliest Snake

When a deadly gyurza snake—Russia's most venomous serpent—was discovered in a bustling Sochi bar, it marked the beginning of an extraordinary rescue story. Follow the journey of "Lyalya" from an unexpected urban encounter to her years under the care of renowned herpetologist Boris Tuniev, culminating in a 1,000-kilometer expedition across the Caucasus to return her to her natural habitat. This video documents not just a snake relocation, but a rare conservation win for a Red Book-listed species.