Kerala | Less than Ten Venomous Snakes) addresses the rising incidence of snake bites in Kerala, particularly during the hot summer months when snakes emerge from their burrows seeking cooler spots, including homes and vehicles. It highlights a critical failure by local authorities to implement government directives to place signboards along roads indicating nearby hospitals that offer anti-venom treatment, a delay that can be fatal during the “Golden Hour” after a bite. The report emphasizes the tragedy of recent deaths involving children and provides essential safety tips, such as keeping surroundings clean, sealing gaps in doors and drainage pipes, and checking items like shoes and helmets before use. It also lists the most common venomous snakes in the region—Cobra, Krait, Russell’s Viper, and Saw-scaled Viper—while noting that the government has increased financial compensation for families of victims killed by wild animal attacks, including snake bites, to ₹4 lakh. Viewers are urged to avoid superstitious treatments, use the SARPA mobile app to contact authorized snake rescuers, and remain extremely vigilant about children’s safety to prevent further heartbreaking losses.
