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The potency and amount of venom differ both within and across species, and are primarily influenced by their ecology and environment. Understanding venom yields in clinically relevant species is essential for refining treatment approaches for snakebite. Despite this, venom yields have seldom been documented, especially in snakes of the Indian subcontinent. To address this knowledge gap, we analysed venom yields from 338 specimens of the clinically most important \u201cbig four\u201d Indian snakes\u2014\n                    <jats:italic>Naja naja<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Daboia russelii<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Bungarus caeruleus<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>Echis carinatus<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2014collected across diverse biogeographic and agroclimatic zones. We systematically compared yields across different genders, regions, and life stages to uncover patterns in venom production and explored the relationship between venom yield and dry weight. Our findings reveal substantial inter- and intraspecific variation, with\n                    <jats:italic>N. naja<\/jats:italic>\n                    and\n                    <jats:italic>D. russelii<\/jats:italic>\n                    exhibiting the highest average yields, while\n                    <jats:italic>B. caeruleus<\/jats:italic>\n                    and\n                    <jats:italic>E. carinatus<\/jats:italic>\n                    produced much lower quantities. Geographic variation was significant for\n                    <jats:italic>B. caeruleus<\/jats:italic>\n                    , but not for the other species. No sex-based differences were observed; however, life stage was an important determinant, with adults producing more venom than juveniles or subadults. Comparative analysis with captive populations indicated that captivity may not substantially alter venom yields. By integrating venom yield and toxicity data, we highlight the distinct envenomation strategies among the big four snakes and their implications for snakebites. 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