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- As the viper's territory expands, farmers and agricultural workers are increasingly falling victim to its deadly bite. Though the species is legally protected with strict penalties for their killing, locals batter them to death on sight near fields and riverbanks.
bdnews24.com/bangladesh/e9e06cb25d48Alarm as Russell's viper spreads to more districts - bdnews24.com
Jun 28, 2024 · It’s a crime to kill Russel’s viper in Bangladesh. In its statement, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change said that Russell’s vipers are a protected species under the Wildlife Act 2012, and killing, capturing, or transporting them is a punishable offence.
Jun 22, 2024 · In response to growing public concern about the reported presence of Russell's Viper, a venomous snake locally known as Chandrabora, Bora, or Ulubora, in various parts of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has issued comprehensive guidelines to ensure public safety.
Jun 24, 2024 · Though the species is legally protected with strict penalties for their killing, locals batter them to death on sight near fields and riverbanks. Given their deadly nature, the reactions of alarmed...
Jun 22, 2024 · A 2023 study said about 7,000 people die in Bangladesh every year from snake bites. Most victims survive if treated with anti-venom quickly. The Russell's viper was declared extinct in...
Jul 20, 2024 · The highly venomous snake Russell's viper has become more frequently spotted in Bangladesh, causing widespread anxiety and terror around the once severely endangered species.
Jun 22, 2024 · A 2023 study said about 7,000 people die in Bangladesh every year from snake bites. Most victims survive if treated with anti-venom quickly. The Russell's viper was declared extinct in...
Jun 24, 2024 · The fear of Russell's Viper, fueled by misinformation on social media, is leading to indiscriminate killings of snakes in Chattogram, threatening biodiversity and agriculture as the reptile plays a crucial role in controlling harmful pests, according to experts.
