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As temperatures rise, snakes are waking up, expert says
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:15 pm
by Paphos Life
Responding to a video of a snake in a residential area posted on social media and following reports that people have seen snakes in yards and buildings, reptile expert Andreas Kourides on Wednesday published advice on how to deal with the snakes....
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Re: As temperatures rise, snakes are waking up, expert says
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 9:48 am
by Kili01
This is an event which happens every year! It happens once temperatures are over 20c.
Follow all relevant advice. If you have a dog, avoid letting it run into long grass or in and around bushes and dense undergrowth.
If you have to walk through long grass for safety wear long trousers and boots. NOT sandals!
Carry a stick and bang it on the ground as you walk, snakes feel the vibrations, more than noise,
There are 8 types of snakes in Cyprus, but only one the blunt nosed viper is dangerous to man. If bitten by one follow medical advice and go to the hospital A&E. The General Hospitals carry the anti venom needed.
Dee