Five residents of Nizhny Novgorod went to the hospital after snake bites.
July 15, 2026 17:44 Society Five residents of Nizhny Novgorod sought medical assistance at city hospital No. 33 after being bitten by snakes. This was reported by the NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" to the regional Ministry of Health.
Let us remind you that three species of snakes are found in the region - the grass snake, the smooth snake, and the common viper. Only the common viper is venomous.
It should also be noted that the smooth snake and the common viper are listed in the Red Book of Nizhny Novgorod Region. Residents can be held administratively responsible and fined up to 2500 rubles for their destruction.
There is no record of venomous snakes in the region.
Earlier, a biologist explained how to avoid a viper bite and what to do when encountering this snake. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+
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