A Toxicologist that operates a snake farm which harbours 4,700,000 snakes in Nasarawa State was in Brekete Family Radio this morning.

He provided the following information on the things that attract snakes to the house are:

1) Egg shells can attract snakes 15 kilometers away.

2) Chickens

3) Rats

4) Frogs

And whatever it can swallow.

All snakes are poisonous except python.

But the speed of the circulation and strength of the poison differ.

Tying a bandage or tourniquet around snake bite causes swelling and can paralyze the part of the body bitten by the snake.

Trekking after a snake bite increases the rate/speed of circulation of the poison which can result to death.

Drinking cold water from the fridge slows down the flow of the poison.

Being calm and reducing movement helps.

Chewing pawpaw leaf and swallowing the liquid stops the flow of snake poison till treatment is received.

If a snake spits its deadly venom into the eye, it can be treated if the victim seeks help on time.

But if the venom enters the nose, the victim can die in a matter of minutes.

But more dangerous than snake is wall Gecko. It is deadlier than snake.

If it leaks a tooth brush and someone uses the brush to clean teeth without washing it first, the person will die.

The shit can kill. So cover your pot and water containers.

Forward to help other people.

Do Have A Refreshing Weekend!