Vipers have started attacking residents of Sverdlovsk.
Vipers have started to attack residents of Sverdlovsk
May 15, 2026 In the Sverdlovsk region, the first cases of snake bites this season have been registered. Since the beginning of May 2026, three people have sought help at the Regional Center for Acute Poisoning after being bitten by a viper. This was reported by the press service of the regional Ministry of Health.
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As specialists explained, the common viper, widespread in the region, contains about 30 milligrams of venom in its glands. When it enters the body, it affects the blood, blood vessels, heart, and liver, and can also cause local tissue damage. The bite itself is comparable to a light prick.
Doctors note that thanks to prompt medical attention, all the victims managed to avoid severe consequences. One of the patients has already completed treatment and fully recovered. Two other women continue to be under medical supervision, their condition is assessed as stable, and the prognosis is favorable.
According to the Ministry of Health, in 2025, 41 people were affected by snake bites in the Sverdlovsk region, including 29 adults and 11 children.
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Vipers have started attacking residents of Sverdlovsk.
In the Sverdlovsk region, the first cases of snake bites have been registered this season. Since the beginning of May 2026, three people who were bitten by a viper have sought help at the Regional Center for Acute Poisoning.
