Russell’s Viper
People need to be scared of men, not snakes: PM
Noting that animal or snake never hits a human first unless it gets scared of being attacked, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina suggested people to move cautiously amid the spread of Russel's Viper.
Stop spreading rumors about Russell's viper
For several days now, panic about Russell's viper has been spreading on social media. Any snake is being identified as a Russell's viper, with fabricated stories and pictures being shared to spread this fear. It is being said that Russell's viper is the most aggressive and venomous snake in the world and that there is no chance of survival if it bites someone. Some media outlets are encouraging this fear to increase their views. However, according to snake experts, in terms of toxicity, this snake ranks fifth. There are many more venomous snakes in Bangladesh. Furthermore, this snake does not invade homes to bite people. They usually reside in wetlands and only bite when provoked. If bitten by this snake, there is a 100% chance of survival if the victim receives medical treatment within 100 minutes, provided there are no other complications.
Environment ministry issues guidelines on Russell’s Viper awareness
Appearance of Russell’s viper, a highly venomous snake, in various parts of Bangladesh is being noticed, becoming the growing public concern. In this context, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has issued a notification with guidelines to address the public concern.
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