Snakebite Hotspots in World: These places in the world are the most dangerous dens of snakes, definitely know before visiting

South Asia is considered the world’s biggest snake bite hotspot. The highest number of cases of snake bites and deaths due to them are reported every year in India. The main reasons for this are hot weather, large-scale farming and the presence of many species of poisonous snakes. In India, Indian cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper and saw-scaled viper are considered the most dangerous. Together they are also called the Big Four of India. Apart from India, many cases of snake bites are also reported in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Especially during monsoon, there are more encounters between humans and snakes in fields and flooded areas.

Sub-Saharan Africa is also among the most affected areas of the world. Many rural settlements here are very close to the natural habitat of snakes. In many places, it is not easy to get timely treatment and anti-venom. Poisonous species like black mamba, puff adder, boomslang and cobra are found here. At the same time, poisonous snakes like pit viper, king cobra and krait are found in large numbers in countries of South-East Asia like Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Some of the world’s most poisonous snakes are found in Australia. Prominent among them are Inland Taipan, Eastern Brown Snake and Tiger Snake. Despite this, the cases of death due to snake bite are less here. The reasons for this are believed to be awareness among people, fast medical emergency system and good availability of antivenom.

If you are going to visit such areas where the danger of snakes is high, then always wear closed shoes, wear long pants and walk only on designated paths. Use a torch when going out at night. Avoid putting your hands in tall grass, bushes, rock crevices or holes. One should not try to touch any snake or go near it and take photographs.

If a person is bitten by a snake, then first of all try to remain calm and keep body movements less, so that the poison does not spread rapidly throughout the body. After this, without any delay we reached the nearest hospital. Old home remedies like cutting a wound, sucking poison or tying a bandage tightly are no longer considered appropriate, they can cause harm instead of benefit.

If you are going to a remote or an area where poisonous snakes are found, then definitely inform yourself about the nearest hospital or health center. Also, it is considered better to take such travel insurance, which includes the facility of medical emergency and emergency evacuation if needed. Traveling to beautiful places can be done safely by having correct information, caution and following local rules.