What should I do if a snake runs into my home?
Recently, incidents of snakes breaking into residents' homes have been reported in many places, causing widespread concern. As temperatures rise and snakes become more active, how to deal with such emergencies has become a hot topic. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Statistics of relevant hot spots on the entire network in the past 10 days
| hot events | Occurrence area | snake species | attention index |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 2-meter-long snake was discovered in a residential building | Shenzhen, Guangdong | Burmese python | 850,000+ |
| Cobra burrows into car engine | Xiamen, Fujian | Zhoushan Cobra | 620,000+ |
| Old man catches domestic snake with tongs | Chenzhou, Hunan | Black-browed snake | 480,000+ |
| Firefighters deal with 3 snake incidents in one night | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | Short-tailed adder/red chain snake | 760,000+ |
2. Correct processing steps (structured plan)
1.keep calm: Immediately remove family members to a safe area to avoid irritating snakes by screaming and running.
2.Quick identification: Preliminarily judge the danger of snakes through the following table
| Features | non-venomous snake | poisonous snake |
|---|---|---|
| head shape | Oval | triangle |
| pupils | round | vertical line |
| behavioral characteristics | Travel quickly | entrenched defense |
3.Professional handling: Call 119 or the local wildlife rescue hotline immediately and provide the following information:
- Appearance characteristics of snakes
- Exact location
- Whether damage has been caused
3. Ranking of the top ten incorrect operations (summary of hot cases)
| wrong behavior | Proportion | Potential danger |
|---|---|---|
| Beat with a stick | 43% | trigger an attack |
| Capture with bare hands | 28% | Bite risk |
| Spilling irritating liquids | 15% | Causing the snake to frighten and run away |
| fire to drive away | 9% | cause fire |
4. Preventive measures (top 5 hot topics)
1. Install screens with more than 30 mesh to seal the gaps in the foundation.
2. Trim weeds regularly in the yard to reduce hiding places for snakes
3. Avoid piling debris in the yard and storing agricultural products for a long time
4. Please note when using sulfur powder: recent research shows that its actual snake repelling effect is limited
5. Keep your home dry, snakes like humid environments
5. Emergency treatment (medical hotspot data)
| Injury type | golden processing time | Correct operation |
|---|---|---|
| non-venomous snake bites | within 6 hours | Rinse with soapy water + seek medical advice |
| poisonous snake bite | within 30 minutes | Brake + remember snake characteristics + send to hospital |
Note: The Journal of Emergency Medicine recently pointed out that after being bitten, do not imitate movies and TV shows and suck the wound with your mouth.
6. Regional snake appearance warning
According to the latest data from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, these areas require special attention:
| area | Common snake species | active period |
|---|---|---|
| Yangtze River Basin | Short-tailed adder/blacktail snake | 18:00-22:00 |
| South China | cobra/bungaur | before and after rainy season |
| southwest mountainous area | Bamboo Leaf Green/Wang Jin She | Morning and evening hours |
Don't be overly alarmed if you encounter a snake entering your house. Remember the three principles of "don't provoke, don't irritate, and call the police quickly". It is recommended to save the contact information of the local forestry department. At critical moments, the response will be more professional and efficient than 119.
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