Jordan | 54 deaths from snakebites in one month, amid fears of an increase in the number of snakebites as temperatures rise over the weekend.

Arab Weather - Recent days have seen a rise in the number of snakebites in Jordan, with 54 cases recorded over the past month, including two new cases recorded on Wednesday, raising fears that the situation could worsen in the coming days.

Snake expert Yassin Al-Suqour reported that the first case involved a 13-year-old boy who was bitten in the southern Jordan Valley in Karak Governorate, while the second case involved a 27-year-old girl in the northern Jordan Valley. The injured were immediately transported to hospitals, and their condition was described as stable after receiving the necessary treatment and antivenom.

He also warned of the dangers of snakebites, noting that the species most likely to cause these cases are the Palestinian viper, the saw-scaled viper, and the black viper, which are among the most venomous snakes in the region.

Arab Weather issued a warning about the impact of weather conditions on snake activity, explaining that the expected rise in temperatures over the weekend may force snakes to emerge from their burrows, increasing the risk of bites, especially in agricultural and forested areas.

Arab Weather called on farmers and hikers to exercise extreme caution, avoid walking in dense grassy areas or picking up rocks, and to immediately contact emergency services in the event of any injury.