Snakes Approaching Homes: Girl Injured in Beit Shemesh

In Beit Shemesh, a girl was bitten by a snake in the yard of a residential building. The victim was taken to the hospital in moderate condition. The incident occurred during a heatwave, when snakes become more active and approach residential areas. The bite report was received by Magen David Adom at 4:28 PM. The article also includes general safety recommendations for encountering snakes and descriptions of poisoning symptoms.

In Beit Shemesh, a girl was bitten by a snake right in the yard of a residential building. The victim was taken to the hospital in moderate condition. The bite report was received by Magen David Adom at 4:28 PM. An ambulance team arrived at the scene, after which the girl was hospitalized. The incident occurred during a heatwave, when snakes become especially active and approach residential areas. Dozens of snake species live in Israel, nine of which are venomous; the most common is the Palestine viper. Every summer, dozens of people suffer from bites. The article also includes general recommendations: do not approach the snake, do not try to catch it, in case of a bite immediately call MDA (101), immobilize the limb, do not cut the wound or apply a tourniquet. Symptoms of poisoning include pain, swelling, numbness, weakness, sweating, nausea, increased pulse and breathing; in severe cases, convulsions and loss of consciousness may occur.