In Bangladesh, rural communities and agricultural activities often bring people close to natural habitats. As a result, encounters with snakes are not uncommon, especially during the monsoon season.

Every year, an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 people are bitten by snakes. Around 2,700 die, mostly women and children, in the ...

The government website Health Direct recommends these first aid steps: Get the person away from the snake. Ensure they rest and help them remain calm. Call 000 and ask for an ambulance. Apply a ...

Seek medical care as soon as possible. Apply first aid if you can’t get to the hospital quickly. Wash the wound with warm, soapy water. Cover the bite with a clean cloth or dressing.