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Escaping death by inches, Babu narrowly avoided a king cobra he mistook for a belt. He evacuated his family, allowing specialists to capture the reptile and safely relocate it to deep forests.
Here are a few tips to stay safe, from Dr Sandeep Das, Research Associate at the University of Calicut and SARPA Master Trainer.
Researchers have developed a new recombinant antivenom, manufactured using microbial systems, offering broad protection against various cobras and potentially revolutionising snakebite treatment with its next-generation, cost-effective approach.
Residents ritually cremated a snake found dead on a road, with further ceremonies planned at Kukke Subrahmanya temple, reflecting deep-seated serpent worship traditions.
A Kerala student narrowly escaped a cobra bite when he found one under his bicycle seat.
A woman fell into a stream and sustained serious injuries after fleeing a snake during stream-cleaning work in Idukki. Workers now call for a suspension of such activities during heavy rain.
Keep surroundings clean, seal gaps, and use torches at night to avoid bites, which typically occur when snakes feel threatened.
Pastor Charley Varghese, a SARPA volunteer, regularly rescues snakes and other wildlife, driven by a desire to help people, prioritising their safety above all else.
Sweltering heat drives snakes indoors in search of cooler spots, increasing bite risks.
Doctors indicated that the child suffered irreversible brain damage early on due to the venom compromising her breathing, despite receiving antivenom.
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