Venomous snakes start appearing in Banke with increase in heat
Summary
Venomous snakes including Russell’s viper, gaboon, and kraits are increasingly appearing in Banke district due to rising temperatures, leading to daily rescue operations by local forest authorities.
Key Points
- Rising temperatures in Banke district have caused an increase in venomous snakes like Russell’s viper, gaboon, and kraits.
- Snakes emerge from hiding in search of cooler areas following extreme heat.
- At least one venomous snake is rescued daily from local homes, sometimes up to three in a day.
- A rescue team coordinated by armed forest guard Thir Bahadur Thapa has been formed to handle snake rescues.
