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Snake Bites Brother and Sister at the Same Time
A brother and sister bitten by a snake in Kasbamajail, Pangsha, were admitted to hospital, where doctors found the snake their relatives brought was not venomous.
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80% of Snakes Killed Every Day Are Non-Venomous: Forest Department
Amid Russell's viper panic, the forest department's wildlife crime unit says its hotlines are flooded with calls and that 80 per cent of the snakes people are killing are non-venomous.
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Russell's Viper Fear Spreads on the Coast
Rumours on Facebook of Russell's viper sightings have caused panic in Kalapara, Patuakhali, but officials say the reports are false.
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Two Upazilas Lack Antivenom; Police Warn Against Rumours
Alamdanga and Jibannagar health complexes in Chuadanga have no antivenom despite two recent snakebite deaths, and police have warned of action against anyone spreading Russell's viper rumours.
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Tangail Hospitals Have Enough Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Says
With fear of the Russell's viper spreading across Tangail, the civil surgeon says hospitals hold enough antivenom and urges people to stay alert rather than panic.
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Farmer Brings Live Russell's Viper to Claim Awami League Reward
Farmer Rezaul Khan brought a live Russell's viper to Faridpur Press Club on 22 June to claim a Tk 50,000 reward announced by the district Awami League.
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Don't Be Misled: The Facts About Snakebite and the Russell's Viper
A doctor sets out the facts on the Russell's viper and snakebite, dispelling social media myths and explaining what to do, and not do, after a bite.
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Villagers Beat Python to Death Mistaking It for Russell's Viper
Villagers in Sundarganj, Gaibandha killed a young python on 22 June after mistaking it for a venomous Russell's viper.
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Farmers Beat Four Russell's Vipers to Death in Lalpur Peanut Field
Farmers in Lalpur, Natore, beat four Russell's vipers to death while harvesting peanuts on a Padma char on 22 June.
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No Shortage of Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Urges Calm Over Russell's Viper
Khulna civil surgeon Dr Sheikh Safiqul Islam says there is no shortage of antivenom in the district's hospitals and there is no need to panic over Russell's viper.
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Two Pythons Beaten to Death After Being Mistaken for Russell's Vipers
Local people in Chattogram beat two pythons to death on 21 and 22 June, believing them to be Russell's vipers.
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Environment Ministry Issues Advice on Staying Safe From Russell's Viper
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued guidance on avoiding and treating Russell's viper bites amid growing public concern.
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Bangladesh's Six Venomous Snakes
Besides the Russell's viper, Bangladesh is home to several other venomous snakes; here is a guide to six of them and to the scale of snakebite in the country.