Jordan | One death and 44 cases of snakebite in Jordan in 3 weeks

Arab Weather - A child died last week in Karak Governorate, southern Jordan, after being bitten by a saw-scaled viper, according to Jordanian snake and reptile expert Yassin Al-Suqour.

Al-Suqour told Roya that since the beginning of the current season, the Kingdom has witnessed 44 cases of poisonous snakebites across various governorates, noting that the three species responsible for most of these incidents are: the saw-scaled viper, the Palestinian snake, and the black snake.

Al-Saqour warned of increased activity among snakes and reptiles during this time of year, which follows the winter hibernation period, noting that these creatures are at their most dangerous during the spring.

He called on citizens to exercise caution while outings and to ensure the cleanliness and safety of seating areas, especially in agricultural areas and valleys.

Al-Suqour, who volunteers to provide snake control services and free serums to those infected, explained that he received reports today of three new bites, one of which involved a girl who was admitted to the Southern Shuna Hospital, while a girl and a boy were transferred to Abu Ubaida Hospital in the northern Jordan Valley for treatment.

Source: Roya TV