A study has named India the country where most snake attacks happen every year. According to scientists from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, around 2.1 to 7 million people are bitten by snakes in a year, with India being the world's snake attack capital, with up to 1.3 million cases. Nigeria is second with 666,000 cases, Indonesia 490,000, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with 467,000 snake attacks in a year.&nbsp;The mortality rate was highest in low-income countries, with sub–Saharan Africa accounting for 45 per cent of global snake bites and related deaths. This is nearly three times the incidence observed in South Asia, the researchers said. They added that the findings show that the previous estimates were extremely toned down and not correct.&nbsp;Lead author Dileepa Ediriweera called Snake envenoming (SE) an important public health problem in the study published in PLOS Medicine. Several cases of snake bites and creatures swallowing humans have been reported in the past, with a few from last year and this year. However, estimating their number has remained a challenge. For the study, the researchers reviewed data on snake bites from 79 countries between January 2007 and March 2025. &nbsp;

Map showing snake attack estimates in the world

<h2>Snake attacks - Countries in top 20</h2>Their analysis showed that between 2.1 and 7 million snake attacks happen each year, 75 per cent of which occurred in just 20 countries. India is top of their list, as they noted that between 409,000 and 1.3 million attacks take place every year. In Nigeria, the second-placed country, the number of incidents stood between 198,000 and 666,000. Brazil (48,000–162,000), Vietnam (33,500–113,000), and China (28,900–97,400) were also in the Top 20 list.<h2>Deaths from snake attacks</h2>Fatalities from these incidents stood between 274,000 and 513,000 every year overall. But the researchers clarified that the figures are likely conservative and the caseload and resulting deaths could be much higher. "The true burden may be substantially higher, potentially up to three times greater for envenomings and twice as high for mortality," they wrote in the study.

India tops the list for the number of snake attacks in the world in a year, according to an analysis. Researchers studied data from 2007 to March 2025 and pegged the caseload in India at over a million. The majority of cases were limited to just 20 countries.

A study has named India the country where most snake attacks happen every year. According to scientists from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, around 2.1 to 7 million people are bitten by snakes in a year, with India being the world's snake attack capital, with up to 1.3 million cases. Nigeria is second with 666,000 cases, Indonesia 490,000, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with 467,000 snake attacks in a year. The mortality rate was highest in low-income countries, with sub–Saharan Africa accounting for 45 per cent of global snake bites and related deaths. This is nearly three times the incidence observed in South Asia, the researchers said. They added that the findings show that the previous estimates were extremely toned down and not correct. Lead author Dileepa Ediriweera called Snake envenoming (SE) an important public health problem in the study published in PLOS Medicine. Several cases of snake bites and creatures swallowing humans have been reported in the past, with a few from last year and this year. However, estimating their number has remained a challenge. For the study, the researchers reviewed data on snake bites from 79 countries between January 2007 and March 2025.

India tops the list for the number of snake attacks in the world in a year, according to an analysis. Researchers studied data from 2007 to March 2025 and pegged the caseload in India at over a million. The majority of cases were limited to just 20 countries.

India tops list of most snake attacks in the world with 1.3mn cases every year, study finds

A newlywed woman in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh was bitten by a snake after being reportedly locked inside a room, where the reptile was released following anger over the non-payment of dowry. Her condition deteriorated soon after the snake bite, but the family reportedly did not help her. It was only after her sister intervened that she was finally rushed to the hospital for treatment.&nbsp;The incident occurred on September 18 in the Colonelganj area of the Kanpur district. The sister of the married woman, Rizwana, claimed that Reshma was locked in the room and the snake was released through the drain, resulting in the snake biting her leg late at night, according to a report in India Today.<h3>Tension increased soon after Reshma's marriage</h3>After the snake bite, Reshma screamed in pain, but despite opening the door, the family members stood outside laughing. Somehow, she managed to communicate with her sister Rizwana by phone. Following the arrival, after Rizwana found her in a critical condition, she rushed to a hospital and was admitted for urgent medical treatment.&nbsp;Rizwana alleged that tension flared soon after Reshma's marriage to Shahnawaz on March 19, 2021. She claimed that her sister's in-laws began taunting and harassing her over dowry since the marriage. Although the bride's family had already provided Rs 1.5 lakh previously, matters worsened when their demand for an additional Rs 5 lakh was not fulfilled, leading to an escalation of the dispute.&nbsp;Acting on Rizwana’s complaint, police filed a case against Shahnawaz, along with his parents, elder brother, sister, and three other individuals. The charges levelled against them include attempted culpable homicide.<h3>Newlywed woman hangs herself to death in MP</h3>In a similar incident on Sunday, a 23-year-old newly married woman died by hanging in the Jabalpur district of Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly being assaulted and harassed by her in-laws over dowry demands, according to a report in the Free Press Journal.&nbsp;Her family members claimed that Sudha was subjected to constant torture for not bringing sufficient dowry. They further alleged that she was murdered first and later hanged to make it appear like a case of suicide.

Sister of the married woman, Rizwana, claimed that Reshma was locked in the room and the snake was released through the drain, resulting in the snake biting her leg late at night.

A newlywed woman in the Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh was bitten by a snake after being reportedly locked inside a room, where the reptile was released following anger over the non-payment of dowry. Her condition deteriorated soon after the snake bite, but the family reportedly did not help her. It was only after her sister intervened that she was finally rushed to the hospital for treatment. The incident occurred on September 18 in the Colonelganj area of the Kanpur district. The sister of the married woman, Rizwana, claimed that Reshma was locked in the room and the snake was released through the drain, resulting in the snake biting her leg late at night, according to a report in India Today. Tension increased soon after Reshma's marriage After the snake bite, Reshma screamed in pain, but despite opening the door, the family members stood outside laughing. Somehow, she managed to communicate with her sister Rizwana by phone. Following the arrival, after Rizwana found her in a critical condition, she rushed to a hospital and was admitted for urgent medical treatment. Rizwana alleged that tension flared soon after Reshma's marriage to Shahnawaz on March 19, 2021. She claimed that her sister's in-laws began taunting and harassing her over dowry since the marriage. Although the bride's family had already provided Rs 1.5 lakh previously, matters worsened when their demand for an additional Rs 5 lakh was not fulfilled, leading to an escalation of the dispute. Acting on Rizwana’s complaint, police filed a case against Shahnawaz, along with his parents, elder brother, sister, and three other individuals. The charges levelled against them include attempted culpable homicide. Newlywed woman hangs herself to death in MP In a similar incident on Sunday, a 23-year-old newly married woman died by hanging in the Jabalpur district of Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly being assaulted and harassed by her in-laws over dowry demands, according to a report in the Free Press Journal. Her family members claimed that Sudha was subjected to constant torture for not bringing sufficient dowry. They further alleged that she was murdered first and later hanged to make it appear like a case of suicide.

Sister of the married woman, Rizwana, claimed that Reshma was locked in the room and the snake was released through the drain, resulting in the snake biting her leg late at night.

UP woman tortured for dowry: In-laws lock her in room, unleash poisonous snake on her

In an unbelievable incident, an Indian man - identified as Santosh Lohar hailing&nbsp;from the state of Bihar - dug his teeth in a snake after it bit him while he was sleeping.

The man, who was a resident of Nawada city, was sleeping at his base camp after completing the entire day's work of placing railway lines when he was attacked by the snake.&nbsp;

The man, who believed in the superstition that biting the snake helps in neutralising the venom, decided to do the same and bit the snake twice, as reported by the NDTV.

The 35-year-old man's unconventional response led to the death of the snake, however, he was also admitted to the hospital.

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The man was rushed to the Rajauli subdivision hospital where he was treated by the doctors. Lohar soon recovered and the doctors discharged him the next day.&nbsp;

Earlier, a man in Fatehpur City of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, lived after getting five snake bites in a span of two months which left the doctors astonished.&nbsp;

He was bitten by the snake on June 2, June 10, and June 17 and twice in July. However, the man's condition was stable and the doctors had called it a "strange" case.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's what one should 'ideally' do after a snake bite</h2>

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), if someone gets a snake bite, it is recommended that he/she act quickly and seek medical help.&nbsp;

If a person gets immediate medical attention, it prevents complications and decreases the risk of death or long-term disability.&nbsp;

Also, the person after getting bitten by the snake, should immediately leave the area and remove any jewellery or tight clothing.

The affected limb should be immobilised and it should be kept still. Nobody should try to suck out the venom. The victim should instead be taken to a health facility quickly and safely.

Watch:&nbsp;Woman orders Xbox controller, finds a snake instead

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Till the person receives medical attention, he/she should be given first aid to keep the affected limb below heart level.&nbsp;

The victim should not be given anything to eat or drink and ice or heat should not be applied on the snake bite.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In an unbelievable incident, an Indian man - identified as Santosh Lohar hailing from the state of Bihar - dug his teeth in a snake after it bit him while he was sleeping.

In an unbelievable incident, an Indian man - identified as Santosh Lohar hailing from the state of Bihar - dug his teeth in a snake after it bit him while he was sleeping. The man, who was a resident of Nawada city, was sleeping at his base camp after completing the entire day's work of placing railway lines when he was attacked by the snake. The man, who believed in the superstition that biting the snake helps in neutralising the venom, decided to do the same and bit the snake twice, as reported by the NDTV. The 35-year-old man's unconventional response led to the death of the snake, however, he was also admitted to the hospital. Also Read: Snake alert! Huge python swallows woman, partner finds her legs in reptile’s mouth The man was rushed to the Rajauli subdivision hospital where he was treated by the doctors. Lohar soon recovered and the doctors discharged him the next day. Earlier, a man in Fatehpur City of Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, lived after getting five snake bites in a span of two months which left the doctors astonished. He was bitten by the snake on June 2, June 10, and June 17 and twice in July. However, the man's condition was stable and the doctors had called it a "strange" case. Here's what one should 'ideally' do after a snake bite According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), if someone gets a snake bite, it is recommended that he/she act quickly and seek medical help. If a person gets immediate medical attention, it prevents complications and decreases the risk of death or long-term disability. Also, the person after getting bitten by the snake, should immediately leave the area and remove any jewellery or tight clothing. The affected limb should be immobilised and it should be kept still. Nobody should try to suck out the venom. The victim should instead be taken to a health facility quickly and safely. Watch: Woman orders Xbox controller, finds a snake instead Till the person receives medical attention, he/she should be given first aid to keep the affected limb below heart level. The victim should not be given anything to eat or drink and ice or heat should not be applied on the snake bite. (With inputs from agencies)

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Some 20,000 people are bitten by snakes annually in Kenya, with an estimated 4,000 deaths and 7,000 cases of permanent health complications - according to the Institute of Primate Research (IPR) Kenya. Antivenoms are usually imported from other countries, but most are region-specific - meaning they do not work effectively in Kenya. Scientists are now working on developing local antivenoms to reduce deaths from snakebites.

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