Nagpur: Over the past 10 days, 11 individuals in Nagpur district have fallen victim to snake bites, prompting local authorities to issue cautionary advisories for the monsoon season. According to snake rescue services, the incidence of snake bites has notably escalated since early July, with 10 cases requiring medical attention within just 8 days.
Victims, aged between 17 and 55, encountered snakes in various locales across the district, including Umred, Wadi, Sonapar Dhapewada, Hingna, and others. Local snake rescue teams have reported increased call volumes, encountering venomous species like cobras, vipers, and rat snakes in the area.
Residents are urged to take preventive measures against snake bites, including:
– Contacting snake rescue services rather than attempting to handle snakes themselves
– Ensuring adequate lighting in areas where snakes might be present
– Avoiding oral ingestion of any substance to counteract snake venom
– Seeking immediate medical attention at government hospitals if bitten
A directory of local snake rescue services and medical professionals is available for reference.
List of Recent Incidents:
Name – Location – Date – Hospital
Akash Dumre (25) – Umred – July 1 – Medical
Rekha Maskare (35) – Wadi – July 2 – Medical
Tanvi Sontakke (19) – Sonapar Dhapewada – July 4 – Medical
Devendra Budholia (45) – Hingna – July 4 – Medical
Kanak Tandon (55) – Umred – July 5 – Medical
Banduji Nevare (50) – Tarsa Kanhan – July 5 – Medical
Manoj Pandhere (19) – Ghogli – July 5 – Medical
Ashwin Rathore (17) – Rahate Colony – July 7 – Medical
Shubham Valkate (27) – Kotgaon, Umred – July 7 – Medical
Raju Nimgade (50) – Bhagebori, Bhiwapur – July 8 – Medical
Snake Friends List:
– Nitish Bhandkar – 7972646909 – Kharbi
– Vishwajeet Uke – 9890522660 – Nandanvan, Mahal
– Sahil Sharanagat – 9579052999 – Narsala, Manewada
– Praveen Katre – 9766777656 – Sonegaon, Jaitala
– Anoop Satpute – 7020502953 – Jaripatka, Sadar
– Amit Wanjari – 9665175882 – Hingna
– Anand Shelke – 9960328855 – Mankapur, Koradi
– Ashish Khade – 9325101593 – Wadi
– Raj Chavan – 8484850781 – Hudkeshwar
– Pritam Karonde – 7507891978 – Pardi, Mahalgaon
