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Health
Uttar Pradesh Man Kills Venomous Snake After Bite, Rushes to Hospital with Dead Reptile
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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A man in Uttar Pradesh was bitten by a snake, killed the reptile on the spot and proceeded to a local hospital carrying the dead snake in a bag.
A resident of Uttar Pradesh reported being bitten by a snake while outdoors. After feeling the bite, he managed to kill the reptile immediately, placing the corpse in a bag.
He then rushed to the nearest hospital, carrying the dead snake with him, seeking medical attention for the envenomation. Hospital staff were alerted to the presence of a venomous snake and prepared to administer antivenom and other necessary care.
Health officials reiterated that timely treatment is critical in snake‑bite cases and advised the public to prioritize reaching medical facilities over handling the animal, even though the victim chose to kill the snake himself.
The man's condition was not disclosed at the time of reporting, and local authorities have not released further details.
He then rushed to the nearest hospital, carrying the dead snake with him, seeking medical attention for the envenomation. Hospital staff were alerted to the presence of a venomous snake and prepared to administer antivenom and other necessary care.
Health officials reiterated that timely treatment is critical in snake‑bite cases and advised the public to prioritize reaching medical facilities over handling the animal, even though the victim chose to kill the snake himself.
The man's condition was not disclosed at the time of reporting, and local authorities have not released further details.