Timely Treatment Can Save Snakebite Victims: Assistant Professor Dr Priyanka

Nagarkurnool: An awareness programme on snakebite prevention, immediate medical care and snake conservation was organised for degree students at Government Science Degree College in Nagarkurnool on Saturday to mark World Snakebite Awareness Day. The programme was conducted by the Department of Zoology under the guidance of Principal Madan Mohan. Government Medical College Assistant Professor Dr Priyanka and Vamsi, a snake catcher from the International Snake Conservation Society, attended as chief guests and provided practical guidance to the students.

Dr Priyanka said snakebites claim many lives worldwide, with lack of awareness and delays in treatment being major factors behind fatalities. She advised people not to panic after a snakebite and to immediately take the victim to the nearest government hospital. Timely medical treatment can significantly improve the chances of survival, she said. She also urged people not to approach faith healers or rely on superstitious practices, warning that delays in treatment for venomous snakebites could prove fatal.

Snake catcher Vamsi advised people to maintain a safe distance from snakes and not harm them when they are spotted. He said snakes play an important role in agriculture by controlling rats and other small animals that damage crops. He appealed to people to contact trained snake catchers if snakes enter houses instead of killing them, so they can be safely rescued and released in suitable forest areas.

Academic Coordinator M. Anjaiah, IQAC Coordinator Vanitha, Women Empowerment Coordinator Uma Devi, Kodandaramaulu, Naresh, Ramakrishna and other faculty members participated in the programme.

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