Population growth is probably due to climate change. It increases flooding in the area, which benefits the reptilian species that thrive in water.
Bites from the poisonous chain snake are increasing at an alarming rate in Bangladesh, located in Southeast Asia, reports local media.
All health centers and hospitals in Bangladesh ordered to stock antidote to treat snakebites, country’s health minister Samantha Lal Sen announced recently.
About 7,000 people die from snake bites every year in Bangladesh, reported the BBC.
The snake species was classified as dead and extinct in 2002, but since then the species has recovered to vitality.
According to experts, the snake species has already spread almost throughout the country.
The increase in the snake population is probably due to climate change, as it increases extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and floods.
The catfish swims well, and because of the floods, it is easy for it to search for food over a wide area. In addition, the decrease in predator populations increases the conditions for the species to spread.
According to the World Health Organization, snake bites are one of the most neglected tropical diseases. Snake bites cause a lot of deaths in Asia, especially in areas where healthcare is poor.