Clodomiro Picado Institute (ICP) launches free app to identify Costa Rica’s 25 venomous snakes instantly

Exam-focused facts from the 2 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Clodomiro Picado Institute (ICP) developed a free mobile app that covers 25 venomous snake species found in Costa Rica.
The app includes visual and written data enabling users to compare encountered snakes with documented species.
Users can access first-aid instructions for snake bites and record the geographical location of an incident to assist medical personnel.
The app also profiles about twelve non-venomous snakes that are commonly confused with venomous ones.
It is available at no cost on both Android and iOS platforms.