Snakebites surge amid record rainfall


Constant threat: The rising numbers of snakes such as the venomous Russell’s viper.

IN THE swamplands along the mighty Padma River, snakes slithering through villages have become an unrelenting menace, leaving residents ­terrified and hospitals overwhelmed with bite victims.

Doctors and experts warn snakebites are on the rise, driven by heavy rains, shrinking habitats and shifting farming practices.

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