Seven people were bitten by snakes in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

Seven people were bitten by snakes in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      August 12, 2026 12:30 Society Since the beginning of 2026, seven people have been bitten by snakes in the Nizhny Novgorod region. This is reported by the website pravda-nn.ru, citing the regional health ministry. All the victims sought medical help at Nizhny Novgorod Hospital No. 33. It should be noted that three types of snakes are found in the region - the grass snake, the common snake, and the viper. Only the common viper is venomous. Moreover, the grass snake and the viper are listed in the Red Book of the Nizhny Novgorod region. Residents can be held administratively liable and fined up to 2500 rubles for their destruction. There is no record of venomous snakes in the region. Earlier, a Nizhny Novgorod biologist explained how to behave when encountering a viper in the forest. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main 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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