They have provided several hotlines, urging people to notify them without harming the Russell's viper if spotted. REASONS FOR PANICOver the past year, there were several reports of viper bites and even fatalities in the Rajshahi region. However, it's important to determine if the bite was indeed from a Russell's viper," he added. According to Firoz, there's no specific antivenom available in Bangladesh for Russell's viper bites due to low demand. Compared to 2023, he mentioned there were fewer cases of snake bites and deaths from Russell's viper this year.

Source: bd News24 June 24, 2024 13:17 UTC