In informing the public about the ways of reacting to snake locationas well as their role in maintaining the ecosystem, the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment announced in a statement.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, eight species of snakes are found in Cyprus, three of which are poisonous, but only one of them is considered dangerous to humans, since other species are completely harmless.
Specifically, the two of the poisonous species – Malpolon Insignitus and Ayopolis (Telescopus Fallax) – have weak poison, which they use mainly to immobilize their prey. They do not cause serious damage to humans.
On the contrary, the viper or macrovipera lebetina, the third poisonous snake, has a powerful poison and can cause serious impact on human health in the event of bite.
Based on the advice of the Ministry of Agriculture if one meets a snake, it is advisable not to panic and not try to drive it out or kill it, it must be removed calmly, without abrupt movements.
“To avoid accidents,” the ministry notes, “especially during the summer months, when we move in the countryside we wear closed shoes that cover the foot at least ankle, as well as long pants, so that we can protect ourselves in the event of a poisonous snake, we use a snake or a snake. Snakes perceive the vibration of the soil and are usually removed on their own. “
In the case of a viper bite, he says, “we do not attempt to suck the poison or to tie the point, we go immediately to the nearest hospital by limiting the moves to a minimum, the hospitals have the necessary equipment and appropriate medicines to effectively deal with such cases.”
How to reduce the chances of appearing
According to current data, there is no safe and effective method of repulsive snakes. But instead of looking for what is repelled, we can focus on what attracts them and limit these factors.
Specifically, we limit the sources of food and water, such as exposed foods, feeds or humidity that can attract insects and rodents, remove objects such as stones, wood, old furniture or other materials that create hideouts, weeping tall grasses, and remove the tall grass and remove them. Empty at the bottom, make sure that wet and cool spots are not created (such as permanently wet grass or external ponds) and seal the slits well in warehouses, underground or other places to prevent access to them.