summer and fall people often go into the woods, where they can wait for the danger in the form of snakes.In the Leningrad region of poisonous vipers are most common, which do not attack first.However, in the tall grass people can easily miss it, and the reptile will attack defensively.
How herpetologists believe, the most dangerous snake habitat is the Luga, Kingisepp Volkhovsky areas.All the information from those who suffered from snake bites, falls into the Federal Service and Gosvetsluzhbu from the emergency room.
What snake Leningrad region are the most common?
It vipers and snakes.Fear of standing in the warm season, when they are most active - from May to September.Poisonous snakes that live in the Leningrad region, such as dangerous as those that live in Central Asia.Viper Sting can result in death, but such cases are rare.Most trouble accounted for allergy sufferers: they are difficult to tolerate venom.
believed that lethal dose of the substance - half a milligram, which equates to three bites of vipers.But do not just "suck" the poison from the wound.How to find the qualified experts, this method can only be used if a close relative suffered.Otherwise there is a risk of contracting serious diseases, such as hepatitis.
what measures to take if bitten by a reptile?
Snakes Leningrad region (the photo above shows, where they can lay their eggs) are found not only in the forest, but may have crept and suburban area.Do not miss their bare hands and scare sharp movements.If, however, the reptile bit and go to the nearest trauma center far away, you should take action.
- to drink more.
- wound process antiseptic, which is handy.
- Victim ensure complete rest.
- Do not cut away or burn the bite.
- contraindicated tourniquet above the bitten area.
- alcoholic drinks is strictly forbidden.
But in any case have to go to the hospital.Only there will be provided to qualified help.
main differences
We found some snakes Leningrad region are the most dangerous.If you do not understand, you little clue how to tell them apart:
- head viper triangular shape at the snake - oval.
- pupil at the first vertical, the second - round.
- Already has a distinctive feature: on the back of his head there is light (yellow or orange) spots.
Rules
to snake the Leningrad region were not afraid of cottagers and tourists, should consider:
- Treat their wintering places: the pits, holes where the temperature is slightly above 0 ° C are from 0.5 to2 m in depth.
- Hibernate snakes can either alone or in groups of several dozen pieces.
- Love abandoned areas, piles of trash, the remains of the tree structure where no one lives long ago.
- not bring landfill to catastrophic proportions.Be yourself cleanly and calls for the neighbors.
Remember that snakes Leningrad region, as well as any other, trying to bite a man in the face, head or neck.Take care of yourself!
