Increasing heat behind rising cases of snakebite in Sarlahi

Sharqiya Governorate reports rise in deaths and injuries from snake bites

Recent snake bite incidents in Sharqiya Governorate have sparked concern, especially as the rising temperatures during the summer sees an increase in the appearance of reptiles near residential and agricultural areas. As snakes search for cooler places and sources of water and food, likelihood of contact with humans has risen. This necessitates taking preventative measures The post Sharqiya Governorate reports rise in deaths and injuries from snake bites appeared first on Egypt Independent.

From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer

From birds to fish, how extreme heat causes wildlife to suffer

Typhoon Maysak floods Guangxi, snakes escape into waters

Snakes have escaped into floodwaters after Typhoon Maysak destroyed a breeding farm in Hengzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to media reports, a woman bitten by a snake died on Wednesday due to delayed medical treatment caused by traffic congestion. In response to the snake escape, local authorities urgently increased snake antivenom supplies. Current supplies are sufficient to meet emergency treatment needs. #Trending

Red weather alert: Catalunya braces for ‘life-threatening’ 44C heatwave just days after huge wildfire trapped 12,000 residents indoors

RESIDENTS in Catalunya are bracing for another bout of extreme heat, just days after a massive wildfire confined more than 12,000 of them to their homes. State meteorological agency Aemet

How did 900 snakes escape and ‘slither free’ from China’s farm

Is there anything worse than a devastating flood season? Turns out, yes. China’s Hengzhou is grappling with an alarming crisis where nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters damaged a local snake-breeding farm. Wait, what! You read that right. The floods have already claimed several lives across China — while triggering landslides, storms and widespread property []